As New Jersey navigates shifting federal priorities and uncertainties, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM, Senator Andrew Zwicker (LD-16) will moderate a panel discussion with NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Professor Heather Howard, and ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha to explore how we can strengthen New Jersey’s laws and services to ensure they remain fair and inclusive for all.
This public event, titled State of Protection: Strengthening Rights in Immigration, Healthcare, Environment, and Law, will be held at the Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, NJ, and will be livestreamed for broader access. The evening will include a moderated panel discussion followed by audience Q&A. Registration is free and required to attend. Press are welcome. For more information and to register, visit andrewzwicker.com/state-of-protection-panel.
Each panelist will draw on their expertise to examine how New Jersey’s laws uphold justice and equity in their respective fields and discuss actionable steps to strengthen protections for all New Jerseyans.
Event Details:
- What: State of Protection: Strengthening Rights in Immigration, Healthcare, Environment, and Law
- When: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:00 PM
- Where: Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (Livestream available here)
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Registration: Required, please visit andrewzwicker.com/state-of-protection-panel
About the Panelists:
Senator Andrew Zwicker (Moderator)
A physicist at Princeton University’s Plasma Physics Laboratory and New Jersey legislator since 2016, Senator Zwicker represents the 16th Legislative District. He has been a legislative leader on environmental policy, science and technology, education, voting rights, and civil rights.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin
Appointed by Governor Phil Murphy in 2022, Attorney General Platkin serves as New Jersey’s 62nd Attorney General. He has focused on combating violent crime, defending civil rights, and increasing law enforcement transparency while implementing innovative public safety strategies.
Professor Heather Howard
A Princeton University faculty member at the School of Public and International Affairs, Professor Howard co-directs the Global Health Program. She has expertise in health policy implementation and served as New Jersey’s Commissioner of Health and Senior Services from 2008-2010.
Amol Sinha
Executive Director of the ACLU-NJ, Amol Sinha is a nationally recognized civil rights leader committed to advancing racial justice and protecting rights and liberties. He also serves as a policy fellow for the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs New Jersey initiative.
