NJ Spotlight News January 8, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the killing of an American citizen in Minnesota by a federal immigration officer sparks outrage in New Jersey and around the nation. Plus, the days are numbered for cell phones in Garden State schools, after Gov. Phil Murphy signs a law directing school districts to crack down on screen time in the classroom. Also, new reporting from NJ Advance Media raises alarms about the soaring salaries for executives of group homes that serve disabled adults. And, Christine Hanlon, the new chair of the New Jersey GOP, sits down to discuss the state of the Republican Party in New Jersey, and her vision for its future.