NJ activists sued by feds over synagogue protest demand their day in court

Protesters want a judge to deny the Trump administration's request to pause its lawsuit against them for a 2024 protest that turned bloody.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 789

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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U.S. Department of Justice attorneys have asked a judge to indefinitely pause their lawsuit against pro-Palestinian protesters over a rowdy rally outside a West Orange synagogue that left a protester seriously injured.

The protesters, though, have urged the court to deny any postponement, saying the feds’ lawsuit has widespread First Amendment implications.

Attorney Ronald L. Kuby represents Tova Fry, 76, of West Orange, who was among four people and two groups the …

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