A panel discussion has been set for Dec. 19 that focuses on how to strengthen New Jersey’s rights in immigration, healthcare, environment and the law.
The panel discussion is set for 6 p.m. at the Nassau Presbyterian Church at 61 Nassau St. in Princeton. A question-and-answer session will follow. It will also be livestreamed for broader access.
The event is free, but registration is required to attend. Attendees may register by visiting https://andrewzwicker.com/state-of-protection-panel.
“New Jersey is a national leader in safeguarding the rights of its residents across critical areas, including immigration, healthcare, environmental protection and civil rights,” said state Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset).
“Our state, however, faces challenges that require us to reexamine and strengthen those safeguards. By working together, New Jersey can set an example for the nation in protecting and enhancing (those rights).”
The featured panelists will include New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Princeton University Professor Heather Howard and ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)-New Jersey Executive Director Amol Sinha. Zwicker will moderate the panel discussion.
The panelists will discuss how New Jersey’s laws and services can be made stronger to ensure that they remain fair and inclusive for all, according to event organizers.
Each panelist will draw on their expertise to examine how New Jersey’s laws uphold justice and equity in the panelist’s respective fields. They will also discuss steps that can be taken to strengthen protections for all of the state’s residents.
Platkin was named to become the state’s Attorney General in 2022. He has focused on combating violent crime, defending civil rights and increasing law enforcement transparency.
Howard is a faculty member at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs and co-directs its Global Health Program. She served as the state commissioner of Health and Senior Services from 2008-2010. She is also a former Princeton Council member.
Sinha is the executive director of the ACLU-New Jersey. He also serves as a policy fellow for the Princeton University School of Public Affairs New Jersey Initiative.
