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Historic CD-12 Candidate Forum in West Windsor Draws Nearly 200 Voters

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Governor Sherrill Signs Executive Order Blocking ICE Operations on State Property, Launches “Know Your Rights” Portal for New Jersey Residents

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Four women among 10 Muslim change-makers in Tamil Nadu

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A Roundup of Muslims’ Condition in Tamil Nadu in 2025/2026

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Free Hot Meal Program Launched at Middlesex College to Support Food-Insecure Students

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Court Blocks Trump Administration Funding Freeze, Allowing Gateway Tunnel Project to Move Forward

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U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman Reach Critical Moment as Military Pressure Mounts

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Brad Cohen Calls on Congress to Withhold DHS Funding, Citing Opposition to ICE

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New Jersey and New York Sue Trump Administration Over $15 Billion Gateway Tunnel Funding Freeze

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Budget 2026- Allocation of frugal funds for Minorities is an eyewash

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CAIR Action NJ Condemns New Jersey’s Reinvestment of $15 Million in Israeli Bonds and Continued Stake in Palantir

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ICYMI: Gateway Development Commission Files Breach Of Contract Claim Against Federal Government

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Epstein, Anil Ambani, and Unanswered Questions: Why India’s Prime Minister’s Office Must Clarify

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UGC Equity Regulation 2026 has stirred a hornet’s nest

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Governor Sherrill Nominates Kevin Jarvis to Serve as Labor Commissioner

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New Jersey Communities Mark Muslim Heritage Month with Proclamations and Civic Celebrations

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New Jersey Wins Court Battle Restoring $73 Million in EV Charging Funds

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Lifts State of Emergency After Severe Winter Storm in New Jersey

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Governor Sherrill Calls for Accountability After Fatal Federal Shooting in Minneapolis

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Dravadian homeland demolition project is facilitating DMK’s victory in Tamil Nadu

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Declares State of Emergency on Utility Costs, Freezes Rate Hikes on Day One

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Report Card – Violence against Muslims in 2025

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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Nominates Ed Potosnak as New Jersey DEP Commissioner

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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Governor-elect Dale Caldwell to Participate in Statewide Inauguration Celebrations

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