State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Press Releases : Discrimination

AG Platkin Announces the Filing of a Civil Rights Complaint Alleging That the City of Millville Discriminated Against Hispanic Litigants

Aug 8, 2023 | | | | | | Bias and Discrimination | Civil Rights | Division of Law | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Tara...

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Action to Combat LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

Jun 30, 2023 | | | | | | | Addressing Hate, Bias & Discrimination | Bias and Discrimination | Civil Rights | Diversity & Inclusion | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

Division Announces Findings of Probable Cause in 3 Cases Involving Allegations of Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity/Expression For Immediate Release: June 30, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney...

AG Platkin Announces Filing of Civil Rights Complaint and Application Seeking to Immediately Prohibit Implementation of Hanover Township Board of Education’s LGBTQ+ Parental Notification Policy

May 17, 2023 | | | | | | Addressing Hate, Bias & Discrimination | Bias and Discrimination | Child Protection | Civil Rights | Division of Law | Division on Civil Rights | Equity & Inclusion | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

New District Policy Requires Staff to Reveal LGBTQ+ Status of School Students For Immediate Release: May 17, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long,...

Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on allegations of discrimination involving Millville Municipal Court

Feb 1, 2023 | | | | | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

For Immediate Release: February 1, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Sharon LauchaireOAGpress@njoag.gov The Division on Civil Rights is...

Acting AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights: National Retailer Must Pay $30,500 to Ex-Employee Who Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination

Jun 7, 2022 | | | | | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses Accused of Cutting Hours of Worker Returning from Maternity Leave, Requiring Her to Express Breast Milk in Oft-Visited Supply Closet  For Immediate Release: June 7, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin,...