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Advancing the goals, needs and interests of Muslim American attorneys in the New Jersey area.
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Our Mission
To that end, NJMLA strives to address issues affecting the local and national Muslim American population, educate the local and national community about matters affecting the Muslim community, and advance and protect the rights of Muslims in America.
NJMLA further aspires to facilitate networking and the sharing of resources among Muslim attorneys and promote education on issues relevant to Muslim attorneys; promote Muslim participation in public service; encourage Muslim to enter the legal profession and to provide mentorship for Muslims who wish to further their legal careers. NJMLA is a non-profit organization, incorporated under 501(c)(3).
Recent News
Third Circuit has ruled in Hassan v. The City of New York The district court’s decision re-instated plaintiffs’ claims that the NYPD’s extensive, suspicion-less surveillance program targeting American Muslims and their communities violated plaintiffs’ religious liberty and equal protection rights under the Constitution. More Info
NJMLA Timeline
Appointment
The New Jersey Supreme Court has appointed NJMLA members to several committees, including
Women in the Courts, Minority Concerns, and
Civil Model Jury Charges.
Appointment
The New Jersey State Bar Association has also appointed NJMLA members to several important committees, including Diversity, Membership, and New Jersey Lawyer Editorial Board.
Co-sponsor
Co-sponsor, “Pathways to the Federal Judiciary” with sister specialty bar associations and the NJSBA,
on October 20, 2010.
Co-signatory
Letter to County Bar Associations Urging Approval of NJSBA’s Proposed Bylaw Amendment seeking greater diversity in the NJSBA’s Board of Trustees, dated October 22, 2010.
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