Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over West Orange synagogue protest

The ruling ends a lawsuit targeting pro-Palestinian protesters involved in a 2024 melee outside a West Orange synagogue.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 511

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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A federal judge last week dismissed the federal government’s civil suit against protesters whose demonstration outside a West Orange synagogue in 2024 devolved into a brawl, with the judge finding the Trump administration failed to support their claims against them.

Counts against individuals and organizations sued under a federal statute that bars physical obstruction or threats of force to interfere with free expression at a place of worship or reproductive health clinic …

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