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Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Press Releases : Division on Civil Rights

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...

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

Oct 28, 2022 | | | | | | DCR | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

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

Oct 6, 2022 | | | | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

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

Sep 6, 2022 | | | | | | | | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

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

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...