Governor sends bill targeting pop-up parties back to lawmakers, citing constitutional concerns

Governor sends bill targeting pop-up parties back to lawmakers, citing constitutional concerns

Gov. Phil Murphy said language changes to the bill are needed to protect the rights of legitimate protestors.  (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor)Gov. Phil Murphy, citing First Amendment concerns, has conditionally vetoed legislation intended to deter disruptive pop-up parties that have harried shore towns in recent summers. Murphy on Thursday said he supports the bill’s intent but worries its language could chill free speech and peaceful prot…