Man sentenced to 10 years for firing shotgun outside Albany synagogue in religious hate crime
Albany, NY – A Schenectady man was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in federal prison for firing a shotgun outside Temple Israel in Albany during a Hanukkah celebration, in what officials say…
Lawyer for Lakewood Mother Who Killed Her Children for Religious Reasons Cites Mental Illness
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — According to court documents and statements from the lawyer representing a Lakewood mother who stabbed one of her children and drowned that child and another, is blaming a long…
Trump Supporters, Veterans, Religious Groups Cited as Risks To America by Biden DHS
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advisory board characterized supporters of President Donald Trump, as well as those who are in the military and religious people, as posing potential domestic terrorism risks,…
New Jersey Law to Bar Criminal Background Checks, Penalties for Denying Religious Headwear
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in conjunction with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), announced the proposal of a new rule aimed at clarifying the legal boundaries of disparate…
Hill Agreement with Federal Government Leads to Increase in Home Synagogue Applications
TOMS RIVER, NJ (update)—A deal signed between Toms River Township and the federal government under the previous administration is leading to more applications to convert and expand single-family homes into religious houses…
Forum provides best practices and resources to prevent and respond to hate crimes that target religious institutions
“Protecting Places of Worship” is a half-day forum that will provide information about religion-focused hate crimes; how to best report such incidents; federal and state hate crimes laws; law enforcement threat assessments;…
New Jersey Shore Town With Religious Roots Continues Ban on Alcohol Sales
Ocean City, New Jersey: A Dry Town with a Rich History In the scenic locale of Ocean City, New Jersey, a unique feature distinguishes it from many other seaside towns—its status as…
Thousands Flock to New Jersey for Rare Glimpse of Sacred Religious Relics, Virgin Mary’s Veil
Pilgrims Gather in Montclair for Unique Religious Exhibit MONTCLAIR, N.J. – An impressive crowd of approximately 3,500 people from as far as Maine and Maryland gathered in Montclair on February 24 to…
Religious Liberty Had Major Court, Legislative Wins In 2023
Religious Liberty Had Major Court, Legislative Wins In 2023 Kate Anderson on December 31, 2023 Religious Americans had several major legislative and legal victories in 2023. The Supreme Court’s June decision in…
US religious freedom watchdog ‘implores’ Biden administration to designate India
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. religious freedom watchdog on Friday again called on the Biden administration to designate India as a “country of particular concern” under the U.S. Religious Freedom Act, citing…
‘Faith, Family, Country’: GOP Presidential Candidates Make Last Minute Pitch To Iowa Religious Voters
‘Faith, Family, Country’: GOP Presidential Candidates Make Last Minute Pitch To Iowa Religious Voters Kate Anderson on December 9, 2023 GOP presidential candidates attended a faith and family event in Iowa this…
U.S. Attorneys Office for District Of New Jersey and Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division File Statement of Interest in Religious Land Use Case Involving Orthodox Jewish Congregation
NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and filed a statement of interest today in the U.S. District Court…
Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Religious Land Use Case Involving Orthodox Jewish Congregation
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey filed a statement of interest today explaining that an Orthodox Jewish congregation’s claims under the…
Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Rules Colorado Can’t Exclude Preschool From Funding Program Over Religious Stances
Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Rules Colorado Can’t Exclude Preschool From Funding Program Over Religious Stances Katelynn Richardson on October 23, 2023 A federal judge ruled Saturday that Colorado can’t exclude a Christian school…
Deal Police to Increase Security at Religious Buildings in Light of Israel-Hamas War
DEAL, NJ – The Deal Police Department has stepped up patrols and manpower around houses of worship and key infrastructure in light of ongoing events in the Middle East. The department, in…
Man On Way to Religious Services Killed by Driver High on Weed
BRONX, NY – On October 18, 2023, Bronx man Victor Ramos, 27, faced indictment charges for vehicular manslaughter among other offenses, following a tragic incident that occurred on September 25, 2023, which…
Open Borders, Sanctuary State and Religious Warfare, a Potentially Dangerous Mix for New Jersey
New Jersey’s status as a sanctuary state under Governor Phil Murphy has spurred discussions among its residents. The percolating unease is not just a matter of national security but also ties to…
A Religious Breakdown Of New Jersey, One of America’s Most Culturally Diverse States
New Jersey, often referred to as the “Garden State,” is a tapestry of cultural and religious diversity that adds depth and richness to its community fabric. From the busy streets of Newark…
Hackensack Police Boosts Security Around Religious Establishments Amid Rising Hate Crimes
In response to an unsettling increase in hate crimes and growing global tensions, the Hackensack Police Department has announced plans to ramp up its security measures around various religious establishments in the…
Suspect Sought in Burglary at Midtown Religious Home
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking information from the public to help identify a man believed to be connected to a burglary at a religious home…
Two Men Charged with Disruption of Religious Service in Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that Davious Kapinski, 31, and Robert Lawrence, 23, both of Buffalo, were arraigned before Buffalo City Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio.…
Ocean Grove Cited for Sunday Religious Beach Closures
TRENTON, NJ – Ocean Grove has been issued a Notice of Violation by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) due to the town’s practice of temporarily shutting its beach on…
Toms River Mayor Candidate Eyes Religious Bloc Vote as Key in Path to Victory
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ben Giovine, Democratic candidate for Toms River mayor, is actively seeking endorsement from Jewish community leaders in the region, in an attempt to defeat his Republican opponent, Dan…
Jackson Township Settles Religious Lawsuit: Here’s What Officials Have to Do
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced a $575,000 settlement with Jackson Township, resolving allegations that the Township violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)…
State Supreme Court Says Religious Schools Can Require Teachers To Adhere To Faith-Based Principles
State Supreme Court Says Religious Schools Can Require Teachers To Adhere To Faith-Based Principles Kate Anderson on August 14, 2023 The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Catholic school…
City Spied on Rabbi for Hosting Religious Services in His Home
Kate Anderson on August 10, 2023 JACKSON, NJ – A popular California city is under fire after city officials spied on Jewish residents praying in a home that was hosting private religious…
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