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(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., 12/11/18) – On December 17, Muslims from around New Jersey will take part in a “Muslim Day of Advocacy at the State House” in Trenton, N.J. Advocacy day participants will focus their lobbying efforts on issues such as legislation to prevent an attempt by this or any other administration from establishing a religious registry and maintaining a child’s religious upbringing when placing a child in adoption or foster care.
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) is co-sponsoring Muslim Advocacy Day in Trenton along with a coalition of Muslim organizations from around the state. This is the first such event to take place in New Jersey’s capitol.
Throughout the day, New Jersey Muslims will meet with individual legislators. There will be a reception for press and government officials from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M.
WHAT: Muslim Advocacy Day at the New Jersey State Capitol
WHEN: Monday, December 17, 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. (Media are urged to arrive at 12 P.M.)
WHERE: New Jersey Statehouse Annex 145 W State Street, Trenton, NJ, Committee Room 6
CONTACT: CAIR-New Jersey Government Affairs Director Jay Rehman, (908) 668-5900, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For a list of participating Muslim organizations visit the New Jersey Muslim Voters Project website at: http://www.njmvp.net/coalition-partners.html
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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The Following congratulatory letter was sent to all members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation who won their elections on November 6, 2018:
On behalf of Muslim Americans in New Jersey, the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and the New Jersey Muslim Voters Project (NJMVP) would like to congratulate you on your electoral victory. This is a great achievement for you and, in fact, for all of those who supported your campaign.
In these trying times of divisiveness, we applaud the culture of inclusiveness that defines the great state of New Jersey and was reflected in the results of the past election. We look forward to your support of this noble principle of inclusiveness through your public service.
As civically engaged members of the community, we hope to join you in your endeavors to make this state, and in fact, this country a better and more just place for all Americans to live and thrive.
Signatories
CAIR New Jersey
New Jersey Muslim Voters Project
Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom - SJ Chapter 1
Islamic Center of Morris County
Jam e Masjid Islamic Center, Boonton
Pak-American Community Association of New Jersey
NIA Masjid & Community Center
AMD
Asma Kasuba
Zainab Syed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAIR-NJ Welcomes Bias Intimidation Charges Against Woman Who Spat on Muslim Family Outside Jersey City Polling Place
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., 11/09/2018) – The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today welcomed bias intimidation charges against a woman who spat on, threatened, and used racial slurs against a Muslim family outside of a Jersey City polling place on Tuesday.
On November 6, Asmaa Abdalla, 25, a candidate in Tuesday's Jersey City Board of Education election, and two of her family members were harassed, physically threatened and assaulted by Shaquana Jones, 31, who was arrested outside School 24 on Virginia Avenue and charged with bias intimidation, simple assault and terroristic threats.
SEE: Muslim family says woman spit on them outside Jersey City polling place
https://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/11/3_muslims_assaulted_outside_a_jersey_city_polling.html
“Hateful acts of violence such as those allegedly carried out in Jersey City on Tuesday cannot be tolerated and must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law” said CAIR-NJ Executive Director James Sues. “While it is empowering to see young Muslim women like Asmaa Abdalla run for elected office, we are again reminded of the poisonous political atmosphere that divides this country by the treatment she and her family members suffered.”
In a recent report, CAIR noted a 17 percent increase in bias-motivated incidents and a 15 percent increase in hate crimes against American Muslims since Trump took office.
SEE: 2018 Civil Rights Report: Targeted
http://www.islamophobia.org/reports/224-2018-civil-rights-report-targeted.html
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.
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CONTACT: CAIR-NJ Executive Director James Sues, 908-668-5900, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
UPDATE: Additional electoral victories not listed below:
Alturrick Kenney, Essex County Surrogate
Siaka Sherif, Orange Board of Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Several NJ Muslims elected statewide to offices at local and county levels.
(SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, 11/7/18) – The New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), today recognized the historic string of victories by New Jersey Muslim candidates in Tuesday’s midterm general elections.
CAIR New Jersey congratulates community members on the following electoral victories:
Assad Akhtar, Passaic County Freeholder
Mohamed T. Khairullah, Mayor Prospect Park
Alaa Abdelaziz, Councilman, Paterson
Hazim Yassin, Councilman , Red Bank
Salim Patel, Councilman, City of Passaic
Mussab Ali, Jersey City Board of Education
Mariam F. Khan, Dennis Township Board of Education
Mohammad M. Ramadan, Passaic County Board of Education
Alaa Matari, Councilman, Prospect Park
Adam Chaabane, Woodland Park Board of Education
On election night, CAIR-NJ live tweeted reactions to general election results. Follow CAIR-NJ’s Twitter feed at @CAIRNJ and Facebook feed at www.facebook.com/CAIRNewJersey and follow hashtags #MuslimsVote and #MyMuslimVote. Many CAIR chapters have also posted reactions to local and national election results using their social media channels.
“We offer congratulations to the Muslim candidates of New Jersey, many of whom have run for public office for the first time,” said CAIR New Jersey Executive Director James Sues. “Their victories reflect the diversity and spirit of inclusiveness that characterize the state of New Jersey and the growing positive role of American Muslims in our society.”
Next week, CAIR and Jetpac will release a joint report surveying successful campaigns and organizing strategies employed by American Muslim candidates. Its findings include a trend that American Muslim candidates and campaigns prioritized broad social justice-oriented policies such as equitable housing, healthcare, and employment and did so by working across traditional political boundaries and through various levels of office.
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.
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CONTACT: CAIR-NJ Government Affairs Director Jay Rehman, 908-668-5900, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
Please support your community by participating in the
Muslim Advocacy Day
December 17, 2018 – 10 am to 5 pm
The New Jersey State House, 125 W State St., Trenton, NJ 08608
On Monday December 17, 2018 representatives of New Jersey’s Muslim Community are gathering in our state’s capital to meet with our elected officials. The objectives of this meeting are:
We encourage you to join the Delegation of New Jersey Muslims to advocate on behalf of the entire community. As a Delegate you will meet with your state legislators and encourage them to support the following proposed bills:
TO REGISTER AS A DELEGATE PLEASE GO TO: https://goo.gl/forms/R7mx1Xgb2HqnQm542
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2018
Text your Zip Code to 520-200-2223. You’ll get a text back with the names and numbers of your federal and state reps and senators.