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Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Third Circuit Decision Reinstating New Jersey’s Firearm Public Nuisance Law

Aug 17, 2023 | | | | Attorney General Statement | Combating Gun Violence | Gun Violence | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov We are thrilled that a unanimous Third Circuit panel rejected the challenge to New Jersey’s public...

AG Platkin: 19 Defendants Charged in Takedown of Violent Perth Amboy Street Gang ‘Hot Boys Mafia,’ Suspected of Drug and Weapons Trafficking

Jul 26, 2023 | | | | | | Combating Gun Violence | Division of Criminal Justice | Gun Violence | Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Derek Nececkas, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov PERTH AMBOY — Attorney...

Grand Jury Indicts Three Suspects in March 2 Shooting of NJSP Detective in Paterson

Jul 25, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | Combating Gun Violence | Division of Criminal Justice | Gun Violence | Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Derek Nececkas, Interim Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov PATERSON — Attorney General...

AG Platkin Announces Major Milestone for Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission

Jul 12, 2023 | | | | | | | Combating Gun Violence | Gun Violence | Press Release

Commission establishes key benchmarks for personalized ‘smart’ handguns For Immediate Release: July 12, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov Performance Standards and...

Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Overnight Gun Violence in Paterson

Jul 5, 2023 | | | | | Attorney General Statement | Combating Gun Violence | Gun Violence | Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 5, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov “This weekend we saw gun violence impact communities across our country – and tragically our own...

Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Today’s Decision Regarding Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Jun 29, 2023 | | | | | | Attorney General Statement | Combating Gun Violence | Gun Violence | Press Release

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov “Justice Jackson is right: with “let-them-eat-cake obliviousness,” the Supreme Court has ignored...
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