Gun violence is a public health epidemic, and we cannot and will not accept it as normal in New Jersey. Thank you to all community partners and advocates who joined First Assistant Lyndsay Ruotolo at this week’s #WearOrange rally to end gun violence. #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

We are pleased to announce the initial recipients of our CCRT grants. We look forward to working with these trusted community partners to build community crisis response models in our ongoing effort to create a safer and healthier NJ. njoag.gov/governor-murph…

NJ leads the way in youth justice reforms, aiming to transform the State’s approach and provide justice, equity, and restorative care for young individuals who encounter the criminal legal system. WATCH LIVE as we share another youth justice milestone: youtube.com/newjerseyoag

Two years ago, we took a strong stance against Florida’s cruel and unconstitutional “Don’t Say Gay” law. Our message remains clear: New Jersey will always defend the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ youth, and we will push back against policies that stigmatize and harm them.

No matter what you've heard, here's a fact: You CAN display signs prohibiting guns in and around your establishment. For those who wish to declare their property a "gun-free zone" by downloading a decal or requesting one for free, visit njoag.gov/gunfreezone.

High risk situations demand smart responses. Our new policy equips officers with essential tools to manage and stabilize barricaded encounters, putting safety and de-escalation first. This is how NJ’s redefining public safety, setting a national standard for safe crisis response.

What happens when you combine the best trained law enforcement officers, a holistic approach to combating gun violence, and innovating public safety strategies? You’re safer. Period. newsweek.com/democrats-lead…

NJ has led youth justice reform since 2004--the first state to implement the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative statewide. AG Platkin & the Juvenile Justice Commission welcomed experts to the 2024 Youth Justice Conference to keep NJ striving for justice for its youth.

Spent yesterday afternoon with Trenton Central High School's youth advisory group and Salvation and Social Justice, hearing student leaders' perspectives about this election cycle. Dialogue like this is key to building the future they deserve both in and outside of the classroom.

BREAKING: I just sued Glock to put the homemade machine gun industry out of business. The days of an Austrian company putting profits ahead of the safety of American residents and law enforcement officers are over.

NEW: We are proud to announce that 2024 marked our lowest number of shootings in New Jersey since tracking began in 2009. Through our collaborative efforts with the Legislature, Attorney General Matt Platkin, and NJSP - New Jersey State Police, we are making strides to bolster public safety and combat gun violence.

.Elon Musk and his DOGE hackers got caught stealing Treasury data and we put a stop to it. Now they are coming for your tax data. Here in NJ, we are going to do everything that we can to protect your private data from an unelected billionaire.

if you're in NYC, the menswear marketplace Alfargo's is happening tomorrow and saturday. one of my favorite vintage shops, Wooden Sleepers, has a booth there. they have great americana, prep, and workwear. NeueHouse Madison Square 110 East 25th Street

The students of @tchstornados are inspiring! After our final meeting of the year, @trentonjrotc invited me to their resource fair & potluck for mental health awareness. These brave scholars made their voices heard and are showing us how to lead the way to a brighter future.

We shouldn’t be panicked by a text alert when the kids are in school.   We shouldn’t be burying loved ones because they were at a park or out shopping.   We #WearOrange because no one should be victimized by gun violence in our everyday lives. We won’t accept it as the norm.

Today I announced a first-in-the-nation report to guide how law enforcement and community violence intervention groups can partner to reduce gun violence. This kind of collaboration saves lives—and builds safer, stronger communities. Read more here: njoag.gov/attorney-gener…

Traditional law enforcement approaches can’t do it alone—we need partnerships with community so our public safety solutions reach those at highest risk for violence and victimization. Hear directly from our partners in law enforcement and community doing the work.

Today we announced racketeering and human trafficking charges against 8 individuals in connection with commercial sex trafficking in Camden and Trenton. Human beings are not property. In New Jersey, we will not tolerate this cruelty—and we will not stop fighting for survivors.

If Trump was really concerned about crime in DC, he could fix the crime lab, improve information-sharing, fill judicial vacancies, and fund improvements in community-based violence prevention. I told Congress about all these in 2023: docs.house.gov/meetings/JU/JU…

NEW: Trump’s team is plotting to declare a fake national emergency to hijack elections. One top operative says they can “take steps without Congress” and “mandate" election rules for states. @NYTimes' investigation exposes the operatives and the takeover already underway. ⬇️