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NJ ACR133
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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AI Summary
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Condemns the religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria as genocide, citing over 50,000 Christians killed, 19,000 churches attacked or destroyed, and 15 million Christians displaced since 2009
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Thanks President Donald J. Trump for designating Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" on October 31, 2025, a status reserved for countries with systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom
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Notes that Nigeria is home to over 92 million Christians, comprising over 40 percent of the population, and is considered one of the most dangerous countries for Christians
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References the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom's annual recommendations since 2009 to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, and NJ Congressman Chris Smith's March 2025 resolution H.Res.220
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Directs copies to be sent to the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, congressional leaders, NJ's congressional delegation, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, and the Nigerian Embassy
Legislative Description
Condemns genocide against Christians in Nigeria and thanks President for designation of Nigeria as "Country of Particular Concern."
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
3/10/2026