Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday also said he's open to considering adding Muslim holidays to the list of state holidays in New Jersey.
visited an Islamic center on Friday to pledge that his administration will help protect residents who practice the religion.
“We will not stand for anti-Muslim behavior,” Murphy said during a speech at the Islamic Center of Old Bridge. “We will not stand for any intimidation of your right to worship. And we will, whether it’s the hard edge of law enforcement or using my bully pulpit or social media or, importantly, where I choose to stand and speak.”
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