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Racial Justice

Racial Justice

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated racial disparities that have long plagued our country, and we have a moral obligation to address this problem.

Gun Violence

Gun Violence

Over the past decade, nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents have been killed by guns. This is more than a tragedy. It’s also a public health crisis.

Police-Community Relations

Police-Community Relations

The New Jersey Attorney General has the unique authority to issue statewide policy directives that apply to the New Jersey’s 38,000 state, county, and local police officers and 1,000 state, county, and municipal prosecutors.

Protecting NJ in Court

Protecting New Jersey in Court

The Attorney General protects the rights of New Jersey’s residents by standing up to corporate polluters, financial fraudsters, discriminatory employers—and when necessary, the federal government.

Racial Justice

Racial Justice

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated racial disparities that have long plagued our country, and we have a moral obligation to address this problem.

Gun Violence

Gun Violence

Over the past decade, nearly 5,000 New Jersey residents have been killed by guns. This is more than a tragedy. It’s also a public health crisis.

Policing Policy

Police-Community Relations

The New Jersey Attorney General has the unique authority to issue statewide policy directives that apply to the New Jersey’s 38,000 state, county, and local police officers and 1,000 state, county, and municipal prosecutors.

Policing Policy

Protecting New Jersey in Court

The Attorney General protects the rights of New Jersey’s residents by standing up to corporate polluters, financial fraudsters, discriminatory employers—and when necessary, the federal government.

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Thank you AME faith leaders for inviting me to address the NJ Annual Conference of African Methodist Episcopal Church. As the voices of your communities, you play an invaluable role in our work to bridge divides & enhance trust. Excited to build on our partnership & support.

Providing law enforcement agencies with state-of-the-art tools to combat gun violence is essential to public safety. Thanks to @GovMurphy, 20 agencies statewide are being awarded grants totaling $7M to acquire gunshot detection technology.
http://www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-announces-20-nj-law-enforcement-agencies-to-receive-grants-totaling-7-million-for-technology-to-combat-gun-violence/

Antisemitic incidents have hit an all-time high.

But these aren't just numbers. These are real people whose lives were shattered by acts of hate and intolerance.

This is unacceptable, and we won't rest until every community feels safe in New Jersey. https://www.nj.com/news/2023/03/antisemitic-incidents-hit-new-record-highs-in-nj-and-nationwide.html

Happy to join @MercerBarNJ at its 23rd annual Bench Bar Luncheon to share OAG’s initiatives on #RacialJustice and #DiversityEquityInclusion and to learn about new case law and jury reforms on counteracting bias.

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Polluters cannot damage our natural resources and leave NJ holding the bag. With @NewJerseyDEP, we're suing various companies across the state for contaminating our communities with a highly toxic chemical. The bottom line: if you make a mess, clean it up! http://bit.ly/40rvxNY

In New Jersey, we're transforming how police engage with individuals in mental health crisis for the better.

And you don’t have to take my word for it.

@BrookingsInst explains why. https://bit.ly/3FJpPPC

Sundown marks the beginning of Ramadan, a time of reflection, fasting, and charitable giving. May this holy month’s spirit of unity spread throughout NJ. #RamadanMubarak to all who observe this sacred time.

Want to help champion the civil rights of your fellow residents? Our Division of Law is seeking a Deputy Attorney General to spearhead litigation enforcing NJ's antidiscrimination laws on behalf of @CivilRightsNJ. We’re accepting applications through 4/17: https://bit.ly/40u1Ls3

New Jersey has created a blueprint for commonsense gun safety.

And it’s helping us save lives.

If more states take our approach, we can save even more.

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Victim Information:

1) How to file a domestic violence restraining order; 2) resources for domestic violence victims; and 3) petitioning the court to dissolve the no contact order for defendants/juveniles released from custody due to public health emergency credits.

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