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Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

AG Platkin: Division on Civil Rights Launches New Enforcement Initiative to Hold Municipalities Accountable for LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in Marriage Licensing

Oct 6, 2022 | | | | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

Five Municipalities Receive Notices of Violation for Posting LGBTQIA+ Exclusionary Marriage License Information on their Websites or Marriage License Applications For Immediate Release: October 6, 2022 Office of the Attorney General – Matthew J. Platkin,...

Acting AG Platkin Co-Leads Multi-State Letter Supporting U.S. Department of Education Rules to Expand Protections Against Sex-based Discrimination, Including Sexual Violence and Harassment

Sep 9, 2022 | | | | | | | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Rosemary DiSavino, Deputy Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.gov Comments Letter...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Finding of Probable Cause in Case of Union Worker with Ironworkers Local 11 who Alleged Union Racism, Hostile Work Environment

Sep 6, 2022 | | | | | | | | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

For Immediate Release: September 6, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Rosemary DiSavino, Deputy Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.gov Finding of Probable...

Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action against Housing Providers for Alleged Violations of N.J.’s Fair Chance in Housing Act

Aug 25, 2022 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

State Issues 30 Notices of Violation to Housing Providers for Non-Compliance with Law Expanding Housing Opportunities for Persons with Criminal Records For Immediate Release: August 25, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney...

Governor Murphy, Acting AG Platkin Announce Publication of Division on Civil Rights FAQs to Prevent Discrimination Related to hMPXV (“Monkeypox”)

Aug 18, 2022 | | | | | Civil Rights | DCR | Division on Civil Rights | Equity & Inclusion | Press Release

DCR FAQs Detail Protections New Jersey Law Provides Against Discrimination Related to the “Monkeypox” Virus For Immediate Release: August 18, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Rosemary DiSavino,...

Acting AG Platkin Co-Leads National Coalition of Attorneys General in Supporting Legal Challenge to Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” Law

Aug 4, 2022 | | | | | | | | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

For Immediate Release: August 4, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Rosemary DiSavino, Deputy Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.gov Amicus Brief TRENTON –...