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- 1 2 3 4 5 Kulkarni, Bhargavi (August 17, 2023). "Aruna Masih Becomes First Indian and South Asian American Justice on Oregon State High Court". American Kahani. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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- 1 2 "Oregon Judicial Department : Judge Biography : Oregon State Courts : State of Oregon". www.courts.oregon.gov. September 1, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Governor Kotek Appoints Aruna Masih to Oregon Supreme Court" (Press release). Salem, Oregon. August 16, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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