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In 1945, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination became the first state-level civil rights statute in the country. The Division on Civil Rights is charged with enforcing this law, and with preventing and eliminating discrimination in the state of New Jersey.

Covid-19 Notice: To minimize risk from COVID-19, DCR is not conducting in-person intake interviews at this time. To find out how to file a complaint with DCR, click here. For all other inquiries, please send an email to NJDCR4U@njcivilrights.gov or call 1-833-NJDCR4U (833-653-2748). To request a disability-related accommodation, please call the Relay Service at 711.

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Acting AG Bruck Announces New Jersey Will Join $26 Billion Settlements with Three Drug Distributors and Johnson & Johnson over Their Role in Opioid Crisis

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  New Jersey Could Receive Well over $600 Million to Address the Opioid Crisis For Immediate Release: August 20, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General  For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen...

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Race discrimination in home appraisals violates the LAD & can prevent Black homeowners from building home equity. If your home was appraised for less than its fair market value & believe your race played a role, contact DCR at appraisal@njcivilrights.gov.

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The LAD prohibits race discrimination & race-based harassment in most places open to the public.

To find out more or to file a complaint go to http://NJCivilRights.gov or call 1-833-NJDCR4U | 711 Relay
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Today is United Nations Day. The U.N. was created on this day in 1945 as one place where the world's nations can gather together, discuss common problems and find shared solutions.

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Make a Difference Day is a national community service event that inspires millions to give back to their local communities. Tell us how you integrate social justice and civil rights into your community service efforts.

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22 Oct

1/2 #DYK If you need help using NJBIAS, please review the NJBIAS Handbook for Complainants. Most questions or issues with BIAS can be resolved using these handbooks.

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2/2 If you still need technological support with NJBIAS after reviewing the handbook, please mail njbiastechsupport@njcivilrights.gov or call BIAS Support at 862-350-5150. We will endeavor to respond within 72 hours.

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#DYK #Bostock v. Clayton County was a landmark US Supreme Court #civilrights case in which the Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees against discrimination bc they're gay or transgender. #CivilRightsNJ #NoHateInThisGreatState #StopTheHate

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21 Oct

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day. Latinas are paid 55 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
#DYK In 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act to end pay discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or

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#DYK @CivilRightsNJ reaffirms our long-standing commitment to dismantling discrimination against communities of color, particularly Black people. Read our Antiracist Statement.

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#DYK #Bostock v. Clayton County was a landmark US Supreme Court #civilrights case in which the Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees against discrimination bc they're gay or transgender. #CivilRightsNJ #NoHateInThisGreatState #StopTheHate

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