Henal Patel
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Law & Policy Director @nj_isj Tweets are my views alone.
Joined November 2016
Join us TONIGHT for the first of our statewide Town Hall series about the NJ Reparations Council’s report, For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey. https://t.co/9l99LFckOZ
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The New Jersey Assembly State and Local Government Committee is scheduled to hear the "John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act" on Thursday. The bill would expand state courts’ power over elections, permitting them to change rules that violate the bill’s provisions, redraw voting
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Our coverage a few years back: "A Revamped Ballot Design Jumpstarts Democracy in New Jersey" https://t.co/6zS2C2oWhx
boltsmag.org
Tuesday’s primaries are a window into a possible new era in New Jersey politics—one where party bosses are a touch less powerful and primaries are more competitive.
What is happening in NJ-11 tonight feels momentous. The state has long been dominated by a throwback political culture, particularly on the Democratic side, but there has been upheaval in the last few years as the party's increasingly activist/professional class base has been in
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Who will best serve AAPI communities in Congress? Join AAPI NJ tomorrow, Jan. 22 from 5-7pm in Livingston for a special CD-11 candidate forum hosted in partnership with local AAPI orgs and community members, moderated by @henal214 of NJISJ. To RSVP: https://t.co/kDQW49bQVC
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Today, the Youth Justice Working Group: From Secure Care to Restorative Care, which our own @RyanPHaygood served on, released its report providing recommendations regarding the NJ Training School (NJTS) and Female Secure Care and Intake Facility (known as “Hayes”).
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We're glad to see S357 pass as it clarifies the rights of youth who voluntarily waive to adult court to rescind that decision and go back to family court.
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This is a huge win for democracy in New Jersey!
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A huge moment for democracy in NJ! https://t.co/jkAabhtt6O
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BREAKING: Today, I signed a historic executive order restoring jury service rights to more than 350,000 individuals who have completed their sentences. A system cannot call itself fair if it excludes people who have taken responsibility for their actions, rebuilt their lives,
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It’s Time!
New Jersey’s three Black members of the House – @RepBonnie, @RepLaMonica, and @RepHerbConaway – are out with an op-ed urging the state legislature to pass the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act. https://t.co/h55fwC2jJQ
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New Jersey’s three Black members of the House – @RepBonnie, @RepLaMonica, and @RepHerbConaway – are out with an op-ed urging the state legislature to pass the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act. https://t.co/h55fwC2jJQ
newjerseyglobe.com
OPINION In our time as public servants, dedicated to advocating for the equitable treatment of all people in New Jersey, we have never encountered a
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🚨 Big News! 🚨 The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act officially has 41 total sponsors in the Assembly. Yes, that's the number of votes needed to pass! So what's the next steps for this groundbreaking voting rights act? A 🧵
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An appellate court just agreed with the Comptroller that Hudson County illegally bid a jail contract. This is one of Walsh's reports that annoyed powerful NJ Dems. So it's a particularly timely win for Walsh.
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Alina Habba unlawfully kept on as Acting U.S. Attorney, 3rd Circuit says in 3-0 opinion, affirming lower court.
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Do not let anyone use fear to stop you from voting today. Our vote is our power.And we need to exercise that power more than ever right now. The AG’s office is assuring there is no known danger.
Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Regarding Today’s Election.
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Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Regarding Today’s Election.
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WOW! With 72,982 early voters yesterday, the first weekend of in-person early voting saw 163,428 voters. Early voting is open through Sunday, 11/2. With Election Day around the corner, choose to vote early, by mail, or in person—visit https://t.co/erBmfdw0jc!
nj.gov
Official State of New Jersey, Division of Elections website
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As always, if you or anyone you know feels threatened or uncomfortable at the polls, we urge you to contact the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. Be assured, advocates are aware and monitoring this situation to make sure your vote is protected.
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