State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Press Releases : Law Against Discrimination

AG Platkin Announces Resolutions with Five Municipalities Alleged to Have Discriminated Against LGBTQIA+ Individuals Seeking Marriage Licenses

Oct 19, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | Addressing Hate, Bias & Discrimination | Bias and Discrimination | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release

Five Municipalities Received Notices of Violation for Posting LGBTQIA+ Exclusionary Marriage License Applications or Marriage License Information on their Websites.

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...

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...

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...