Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Regarding the Incident at Rutgers University

I have been made aware of the appalling incident that took place last night at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. As the world’s Muslim community began the celebration of Eid, ending Ramadan, our Rutgers community endured a terrible assault on an important place of gathering for Muslims on campus.

My office is collaborating with leadership at the Rutgers Police Department, the New Jersey State Police, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, the Division of Criminal Justice, and the Division on Civil Rights to investigate this matter and hold those involved accountable. We have been in direct contact with Muslim leaders across the state this morning to ensure that they know that they have our full and unwavering support during this difficult time.

Let me be clear: New Jersey will not tolerate acts of hate against the Muslim community. We will continue to work tirelessly, using every tool at our disposal to ensure that all New Jerseyans live without fear, knowing that our state’s diversity is supported, protected, and embraced.

Members of the public are encouraged to report bias incidents to their local police departments, or via the NJBIAS portal at https://bias.njcivilrights.gov, or by calling 800-277-BIAS.

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