A New Jersey law that allows prosecutors to unilaterally decide whether children are tried as adults is causing devastating harm. Judges can only intervene if they find that a prosecutor has abused their discretion. This leaves children vulnerable to arbitrary life-altering decisions, with little to no oversight or recourse. Lawmakers should restore judicial oversight and ensure that all children in New Jersey have a fair chance at rehabilitation and accountability in an age-appropriate system designed to protect their future. https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/02/11/us-new-jersey-indiscriminately-prosecutes-children-adults?utm_source=hrw_whatsapp