State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Press Releases : LGBTQ+

AG Platkin Announces Consent Order With Restaurant that Allegedly Discriminated on the Basis of Gender Identity in Violation of Law Against Discrimination

Jun 28, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Addressing Hate, Bias & Discrimination | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court | Sexual Assault Victims

Asbury Park Restaurant Agrees to Broad Equitable Relief, to Adopt New Gender-Neutral Dress Code, and to Pay Penalty.

Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Ahead of Pride Celebrations Across New Jersey

May 30, 2024 | | | | | | Attorney General Statement | Press Release

Earlier today, I had the privilege to convene a meeting of law enforcement leaders, LGBTQ+ community leaders and allies from across the state, and members of the Department of Law and Public Safety leadership team, to address security concerns of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of one of the most inclusive celebrations of the calendar year – Pride.

AG Platkin, DCR Announce Filing of Civil Rights Complaints and Applications Seeking to Immediately Prohibit Implementation of LGBTQ+ Parental Notification Policies

Jun 22, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | Addressing Hate, Bias & Discrimination | Civil Rights | Diversity & Inclusion | Division of Law | Division on Civil Rights | Mental Health | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

New Policies Enacted by Three Boards of Education Require Staff to Reveal Gender Identity of Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Non-Binary Students in Violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination For Immediate Release: June 22, 2023 Office of the...

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,...

50 Years Later, New Jersey Rights a Historical Wrong: AG Grewal Formally Apologizes for Office’s Role in Shutting Down the State’s Gay Bars

Jun 29, 2021 | | | | | | | | Alcoholic Beverage Control | Civil Rights | Press Release

AG Grewal, ABC Director Graziano Vacate 126 Enforcement Actions Brought Against ABC License Holders that Served LGBTQ+ Patrons from 1933 to 1967 For Immediate Release: June 29, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of...