Supreme Court Considers Whether New Jersey Transit May Be Sued Outside the State

Top courts in two states disagree on whether a constitutional principle prevents the transit agency from being sued outside its home state.

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 5, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 14 considered whether New Jersey’s public transit system may be sued for accidents that take place outside of its home state.

The court’s eventual decision in the case could have ramifications for public agencies across the country.