ATTORNEY GENERAL MATT PLATKIN
“I am thrilled that Jen Davenport will serve as New Jersey’s next Attorney General. Jen is, without question, one of the finest public servants I have ever known, and will do an extraordinary job as our State’s chief law enforcement officer. Ever since I first worked with Jen back in 2018, I have seen firsthand her brilliance, steadfast commitment to pursuing justice, and unquestioned integrity. On top of it all, she’s also just a fundamentally good and decent person who deeply understands the importance of this work. I cannot think of a better choice, and I commend Governor-Elect Sherrill for appointing someone of Jen’s caliber. The Department of Law and Public safety and the 9.5 million residents of New Jersey could not be in better hands. I am fully committed to ensuring a smooth and productive transition — and I look forward to seeing the impressive results Jen and her team will deliver for our State. Congratulations, General Davenport.”
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NEW JERSEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMOL SINHA
“The ACLU of New Jersey looks forward to working with Jennifer Davenport as the next attorney general, and to collaborating on policies that further the civil rights, liberties, safety, and freedom of all New Jerseyans. As always, we will fulfill our duty as advocates to hold the attorney general accountable to her pledge to uphold the constitutions of New Jersey and of the United States.
“As New Jersey’s top law enforcement officer, the attorney general is charged with upholding the rule of law, and they must be on the frontlines of defending New Jersey’s communities against the Trump administration’s abuses of power. The decisions of the attorney general have an impact on critical issues like whether people live their lives in cages or in freedom, whether police departments have meaningful oversight, whether we promote racial justice and equity, whether New Jersey government is transparent and accountable, and whether immigrants feel forced into the shadows or are free to participate in civic life, among countless others. We will work to ensure the office uses the full force of its powers to make New Jersey fairer and more just, and we look forward to working with prospective Attorney General Davenport to create a New Jersey where people can live their lives more freely.
“Over the past several years, across multiple administrations, the ACLU of New Jersey has enjoyed a productive relationship with the Office of the Attorney General – sometimes as allies, sometimes as adversaries, but always with mutual respect. We shared a productive working relationship with Ms. Davenport during her time as First Assistant Attorney General under former AG Gurbir Grewal, and we are hopeful that under her leadership, the Office will continue to build upon the work of defending the rights of all New Jerseyans.”
