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Enduring Threat to Jewish Communities in New Jersey Identified by NJOHSP Assessment

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) has released a new threat assessment highlighting an ongoing danger to Jewish communities in New Jersey, driven by rising domestic extremism and antisemitic sentiment. This report comes in response to recent violent attacks targeting Jewish individuals in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colorado, and confirms that the risk in New Jersey remains high.

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U.S. Supreme Court Expands Access to Reverse Discrimination Claims in Landmark Ruling

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Washington DC,  In a major decision impacting workplace discrimination law nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that employees from majority groups — including white and heterosexual workers — may bring reverse discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act without facing additional legal hurdles.

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Chatham Mother’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Islamic Indoctrination in Schools Could Reach U.S. Supreme Court

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Chatham NJ, A years-long legal battle over religious content in a New Jersey middle school may soon reach the U.S. Supreme Court, following a recent appellate court ruling in favor of the Chatham School District.

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