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Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Press Releases : Division on Civil Rights

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Actions to Combat Disability Discrimination

Jul 25, 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 5 Cases and the Resolution of 11 Other Cases Involving Allegations of Disability Discrimination For Immediate Release: July 25, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil...

Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action Against Housing Providers for Failing to Comply with the Fair Chance in Housing Act

Jul 5, 2023 | | | | | Bias and Discrimination | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

State Announces an Additional 30 Notices of Violation Issued to Housing Providers in New Jersey For Immediate Release: July 5, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, Director For Further...

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 and Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan Announce Joint Statement from Division on Civil Rights and Department of Education on School-Based Anti-Bias Initiatives and the Law Against Discrimination

Jun 26, 2023 | | | | Attorney General Statement | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDepartment of Education- Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed. D., Acting Commissioner For Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov View Full Statement...

AG Platkin Announces Enforcement Actions in Source-of-Income Discrimination Cases, Issuing Findings of Probable Cause in Four Cases and Resolutions in Four Additional Cases

Jun 15, 2023 | | | | | | | Bias and Discrimination | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination Bars Landlords from Discriminating Against Potential Tenants Based on Their Receipt of Government Rental Assistance For Immediate Release: June 15, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney...