Press Releases : Division on Civil Rights

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

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...

Attorney General Announces Election Safeguards and Initiatives to Protect the Right to Vote

Many LPS Divisions Will Play a Key Role in Ensuring a Fair, Free, and Smooth-Running Election For Immediate Release: October 28, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Sharon...

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

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

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

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...
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