State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

2022 Outside Legal Counsel Initiatives: Updated Guidelines, Lists, Application Process, and More

Sep 6, 2022 | | | | | Division of Law | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court | Statutes, Regulations & Rules

For Immediate Release: September 6, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov The Acting Attorney General and the Division of...

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...

Acting AG Platkin, U.S. Attorney Sellinger Establish State-Federal Partnership to Ensure Protection of Individuals Seeking Abortion and Security of Abortion Providers

Jul 20, 2022 | | | | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

Partnership makes New Jersey the model for how to protect in- and out-of-state patients, health care workers, and providers, while promoting public awareness of legal protections for pregnant persons and coordinating intelligence sharing across law enforcement...

Acting AG Platkin Establishes “Reproductive Rights Strike Force” to Protect Access to Abortion Care for New Jerseyans and Residents of Other States

Jul 11, 2022 | | | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

For Immediate Release: July 11, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Steven BarnesOAGpress@njoag.gov TRENTON – In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson...

Acting Attorney General Platkin, National Coalition of Attorneys General Issue Joint Statement Reaffirming Commitment to Protecting Access to Abortion Care

Jun 27, 2022 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

Despite U.S. Supreme Court decision, national coalition of 22 Attorneys General emphasizes that abortion remains safe and legal in states across the country For Immediate Release: June 27, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney...