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Ga. A.G. Carr: Decatur Woman Sentenced for Involvement in $158k Business Email Compromise Scam
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Carr: Decatur Woman Sentenced for Involvement in $158k Business Email Compromise Scam
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Ogechi Urenna Udunka, 44, of Decatur, has pleaded to two counts each of Theft by Taking and Money Laundering for her involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam that defrauded an agricultural company of $158,000.
A Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge sentenced the defendant under the First Offender
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Carr: Decatur Woman Sentenced for Involvement in $158k Business Email Compromise Scam
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Ogechi Urenna Udunka, 44, of Decatur, has pleaded to two counts each of Theft by Taking and Money Laundering for her involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam that defrauded an agricultural company of $158,000.
A Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge sentenced the defendant under the First OffenderAct to 10 years, with the first 90 days to be served in prison and the remainder on probation. Udunka was also ordered to pay full restitution to the victim and perform 200 hours of community service.
"Our White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit is leading the fight against cyber-enabled fraud - protecting businesses and consumers," said Carr. "This is a growing threat, and it's why we have continued to pursue those who are moving stolen funds so we can stop a scam in its tracks. We also know that education is key, and we would encourage all Georgians to learn how to recognize and report online fraud so you can better protect your data, network and devices."
This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Joseph Chappelle. It was investigated by the Investigations Section of the Attorney General's White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams
BEC scams occur when a criminal sends an email message that appears to come from a known source making a legitimate request. This type of scam resulted in more than $3 billion in losses last year alone, according to the statistics compiled by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Case Summary
On June 15, 2021, and June 30, 2021, Udunka received $158,000 in two separate wires, which were the proceeds of an illegal BEC scam perpetrated by an unknown person(s). The victim, an agricultural company, was contracting with an Oregon company for the purchase of Strawberry Seeds. The agricultural company made the wire transfers after receiving a request for payment from an email address that was nearly identical to the one used by the Oregon company.
After receiving the wires, Udunka initiated several financial transactions designed to conceal the source of funds and disbursed the stolen proceeds to herself and others.
Tips for Avoiding Scams
If you have fallen victim to a cyber fraud scheme, such as a BEC or romance scam, file a report with the appropriate financial provider, your local law enforcement agency, and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
For more information about online scams and how to protect yourself, visit the IC3 website and the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division website.
The Consumer Protection Division also offers a number of resources specific to small business owners, older adults and military families:
* Cybersecurity in Georgia: A Guide for Small Businesses, Non-Profits and Places of Worship is designed to help organizations raise awareness and understanding of cyber threats and common industry best practices. This comprehensive guide includes tips and information on protecting your data and network, training employees about cybersecurity, planning for and responding to a security breach, cyber insurance and more. Download your free copy.
* The Georgia Consumer Protection Guide for Older Adults provides information on an array of topics of importance to seniors, including scams, identity theft, credit and debt, reverse mortgages, charitable giving, home repairs, funerals, advance directives, long-term care, elder abuse and more. This guide is available in English, Spanish, and Korean. Download your free copy.
* The Military Consumer Protection Guide is designed to help military families understand their rights and protect their money and sensitive information from scammers and financial predators. The guide includes information and resources on identity theft, credit and short-term loans, debt management and debt collectors, housing, car buying, education, assistance with veteran's benefits, and scam prevention. Download your free copy.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-09-16/carr-decatur-woman-sentenced-involvement-158k-business-email-compromise
Va. A.G. Jones Launches Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Launches Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones announced the creation of the Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit, housed within the Civil and Criminal Justice & Public Safety Divisions. This unit exercises the investigative and civil enforcement authorities vested in the Attorney General by HB21/SB27, the Virginia Firearm Industry Standards of Responsible Conduct, passed by the 2026 Virginia
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Launches Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones announced the creation of the Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit, housed within the Civil and Criminal Justice & Public Safety Divisions. This unit exercises the investigative and civil enforcement authorities vested in the Attorney General by HB21/SB27, the Virginia Firearm Industry Standards of Responsible Conduct, passed by the 2026 VirginiaGeneral Assembly. The Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit (FAIR Unit) will investigate and bring civil enforcement actions against firearm industry members in violation of HB21/SB27.
"Public safety can't be pushed to the side or saved for another day - the cost is too high, which is why our office has created this path for Virginia to comprehensively seek justice for families who have been impacted by gun violence. While the law continues to hold perpetrators of violence accountable, the FAIR Unit allows our office the opportunity to hold those who are negligently contributing to the illicit flow of firearms in impacted communities accountable," Attorney General Jones said. "Creating safer communities starts with holding dealers and manufacturers accountable when they are reckless with the lives of Virginians. The FAIR Unit will play an integral role in building lasting public safety in our communities."
"With the passing of this new law, and creation of the FAIR Unit, for the first time, our Office is empowered to bring cases against bad actors in the firearms sale and manufacturing industries. These important new civil remedies will help keep Virginians safe and stop dangerous practices across the Commonwealth," said Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation Gretchen Nygaard.
"The civil remedies the FAIR Unit will be able to pursue on behalf of Virginians are going to play a significant role in creating a safer Commonwealth for all. The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division looks forward to supporting the work of this unit," said Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice and Public Safety Jae K. Davenport.
Through civil enforcement, the FAIR Unit will both investigate activity across the Commonwealth and bring suits to enjoin such activity and seek damages and restitution, among other appropriate relief.
The law provides that a firearm-industry member may not, through conduct that is unlawful in itself or unreasonable, knowingly create, maintain, or contribute to a public nuisance through the sale, manufacture, importation, or marketing of a firearm-related product. For example, the Attorney General may bring suit against industry members that engage in unlawful or improper sales, distribution practices, marketing practices, known risks associated with particular products, or practices that facilitate the illegal acquisition or diversion of firearms.
The OAG is seeking dedicated and passionate civil litigators, prosecutors, and investigators for a variety of roles in this new Unit to aid in enforcing this historic new law. Applications can be found here (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?block_index=0&block_uid=705d2312ad2b58ac8cf4ce9030157cba&dropdown_field_2_uids%5B%5D=33044d77ee79b35a7acac75ec36a3663&location_uids=&page=1&page_row_index=2&page_row_uid=48918a079a01a09714028d492f2fa8c5&page_version_uid=ae7927a790a337fd76e23098cff8ad5c&query=Attorney+General+%26+Dept+of+Law&search_cities=&search_dropdown_field_2_values=Attorney+General&search_employment_types=).
Published on: September 15, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3115-attorney-general-jones-launches-firearms-accountability-industry-responsibility-unit
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Successfully Defend Voting by Mail
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition successfully defend voting by mail
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement following the Unites States Supreme Court's decision blocking the Trump Administration from implementing unlawful restrictions on voting by mail in the 2026 election.
"Today, the Supreme Court overwhelmingly rejected President Trump's bid to interfere in our elections by limiting voting by mail; a tried-and-true
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition successfully defend voting by mail
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement following the Unites States Supreme Court's decision blocking the Trump Administration from implementing unlawful restrictions on voting by mail in the 2026 election.
"Today, the Supreme Court overwhelmingly rejected President Trump's bid to interfere in our elections by limiting voting by mail; a tried-and-truemethod of voting employed by millions of Americans, including the President himself," said Attorney General Neronha.
"This attempt was not the first, and almost certainly won't be the last, but this win should give some comfort to Americans who are rightfully fed up.
It is my hope that today's victory inspires American citizens of all political ideologies to participate in our democracy come November.
In the meantime, we will continue to closely monitor the Administration, and will not hesitate to act again if necessary."
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-successfully-defend-voting-mail
N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC)
Chairman
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Ranking Member
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Washington,
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ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC)
Chairman
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Ranking Member
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Washington,DC 20515
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RE: Multi-State Coalition Urges Congress to Preserve States' Rights to Protect Investors
Dear Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Warren:
On behalf of New York, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia, ("Multi-State Coalition"), in connection with the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633 R.S.), we write to urge the Senate to expressly preserve the police powers of the states and ensure that the states remain armed with the tools necessary to protect the American people from predatory scammers. As the epidemic of online scams continues to grow, we remain firmly opposed to any federal statutory changes that would displace states' authority to oversee the securities and commodities markets to protect everyday Americans. Enforcing our laws against those defrauding investors in our states is an important function and an essential complement to federal authority.
A. States remain essential forces fighting against online scams in the United States.
The United States continues to face a growing epidemic of digital scams centered around cryptocurrency that threatens our economy and financial system as well as Americans' safety and financial health. The epidemic's speed, scale, and damage are alarming. The FBI reported $11.4 billion in losses from complaints involving cryptocurrencies in 2025, an increase of 22% from 2024, with an average reported loss of $62,604.1 The FTC has reported $1.78 billion in losses from complaints involving cryptocurrencies in 2025, a 25.6% increase from 2024.2 According to the data analytics firm TRM Labs, there was an estimated $158 billion in illicit cryptocurrency volume in 2025, an increase of nearly 145% from 2024.3 And some estimates find that hundreds of billions of dollars in losses were sustained from investments in failed cryptocurrency tokens, meme coins, and NFTs due to the collapse of the 2022 cryptocurrency bubble.4 As these scams continue to plague American investors, an all-hands-on-deck approach is required to fight back against these frauds. It would be a grave mistake to deprive states of essential tools to combat fraud.
Alongside federal efforts, state enforcement powers have been a critical weapon in fighting this epidemic. Since 2017, the states have brought over 330 anti-fraud enforcement actions against scammers in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, shutting down fraudulent websites and schemes, securing justice for victims, and prioritizing cases where the victims had no federal, private, or other recourse against the scammers.5 In each of these cases, there are individuals throughout America who lost money. The unfortunate truth is that pernicious actors continue to target unsuspecting Americans, particularly as AI allows them to create fake websites, chat with potential victims, and create worthless cryptocurrency tokens with ease.6 The states remain a vital force and steadfast partner to the federal government in the efforts to combat these scams and should not be deprived of their authority to do so.
While the current draft of the CLARITY Act reserves certain powers for states to prosecute fraud, the language is often ambiguous, unclear, or confined in ways that either create the opportunity to challenge state police powers or outright deprive the states of their ability to continue to combat the scam epidemic. Even though states will prevail in enforcing laws that are not preempted, the benefit of litigation and delay caused by ambiguity accrues to bad actors.
B. State securities licensing and registration authority over securities intermediaries and securities transactions must be preserved.
State licensing and registration regimes remain important frontline investor protection tools that support examinations, professional standards, investigations, and enforcement. The current bill includes language that could be construed by some as displacing these foundational tools in combatting investment fraud, which also serve as important state regulatory revenue systems that fund programs to fight investment fraud in both traditional and digital markets.
Further, CLARITY threatens one of the states' most vital enforcement tools--registration regimes over securities intermediaries and securities transactions. Between 2017 and 2025, the states brought hundreds of cases which included registration claims against a variety of bad actors such as trading platforms, investment advisers, Ponzi scheme perpetrators, and crypto mining operations. To the extent registration exemptions are necessary, they should be narrowly tailored and crafted to affirmatively preserve the states' authority to fight against these bad actors.
C. CLARITY's ambiguities must be resolved.
We remain deeply concerned about confusing and conflicting text in multiple sections of the bill that are vulnerable to exploitation by bad actors who may seize upon that text to try to weaken existing state anti-fraud, investigative, and enforcement authority, including administrative, civil, and criminal powers that form the basis of state police powers. State securities and commodities regulators are often first responders to investment fraud and frequently are the only regulators positioned to deliver accountability and recovery for constituents. The bill should clearly preserve these authorities to ensure states continue to play a role in combatting fraud in the digital asset markets.7
D. Overbroad grants of preemptive power should be removed.
Preemption of state law is a major question that Congress must handle with great deliberation and care so as to not offend the careful federal and state balance envisioned in the U.S. Constitution. The current draft of CLARITY disrespects that balance by attempting to give the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") preemption authority indirectly through a new "qualified transaction" loophole in the Securities Act of 1933. Giving any federal agency such broad preemptive power would mark a significant departure from the current system of cooperative federalism. In this case, the bill would render meaningless the "covered security" designations in Section 18 of the Securities Act. That designation is used to preempt state registration requirements for offerings that are subject to heightened investor protections (such as for securities traded in a national market system, where registration and compliance with an exchange's listing requirements provide additional protections) or offerings that are limited to accredited and sophisticated investors (such as private placements under Regulation D). These protections mitigate the loss of state regulation. In CLARITY's current form, no such investor protections exist.
Congress should not cede its authority to define the parameters of preemption or allow the SEC to unilaterally affect the balance between federal and state authority. These provisions should be removed or substantially narrowed.
In conclusion, just as scams are increasing, the current draft of CLARITY limits protections that Americans enjoy. In place of CLARITY's limiting principles, Congress should employ an all-hands-on-deck approach to investor protection. The Senate should vote NO on the current version of the CLARITY Act unless and until the states' powers to police the market and protect investors are fully preserved.
LETITIA JAMES, Attorney General of New York
KRISTIN MAYES, Attorney General of Arizona
ROB BONTA, Attorney General of California
WILLIAM TONG, Attorney General of Connecticut
KATHLEEN JENNINGS, Attorney General of Delaware
BRIAN SCHWALB, Attorney General of the District of Columbia
KWAME RAOUL, Attorney General of Illinois
KRIS KOBACH, Attorney General of Kansas
ANTHONY BROWN, Attorney General of Maryland
ANDREA CAMPBELL, Attorney General of Massachusetts
DANA NESSEL, Attorney General of Michigan
KEITH ELLISON, Attorney General of Minnesota
AARON FORD, Attorney General of Nevada
JENNIFER DAVENPORT, Attorney General of New Jersey
ANDY WILSON, Attorney General of Ohio
JAY JONES, Attorney General of Virginia
NICK BROWN, Attorney General of Washington
JOSHUA KAUL, Attorney General of Wisconsin
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Original text and footnotes here: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2026/2026914-clarity-act-letter-with-signatures.pdf?rev=a9beaeccbccb41b1bfffd343921c9645&hash=F3F0F92FC83E21548101E7FB7B6577FB
News Release here: https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/ag-tong-calls-on-congress-to-preserve-ability-to-protect-against-crypto-scams
N.D. A.G. Issued a Legal Opinion to Mr. Swanson, Mr. Phillips, and Ms. Warnstad
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion:
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The North Dakota Attorney General issued a legal opinion to Mr. Swanson, Mr. Phillips, and Ms. Warnstad
September 15, 2026
LEGAL OPINION
Thank you for your September 30, 2024, letter requesting my opinion regarding the appropriate school district taxing authority for property located adjacent to the Grand Forks Air Force Base and leased to a private entity. Pursuant to N.D.C.C. Sec. 57-15-13, a school district only has taxing authority over property located within the boundaries
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BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion:
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The North Dakota Attorney General issued a legal opinion to Mr. Swanson, Mr. Phillips, and Ms. Warnstad
September 15, 2026
LEGAL OPINION
Thank you for your September 30, 2024, letter requesting my opinion regarding the appropriate school district taxing authority for property located adjacent to the Grand Forks Air Force Base and leased to a private entity. Pursuant to N.D.C.C. Sec. 57-15-13, a school district only has taxing authority over property located within the boundariesof the school district, and determining which school district the property is located in is a question of fact. This office, "is limited to dealing with questions of law and is not authorized to resolve factual disputes of any nature[.]"
In summary, the Property leased by Grand Sky has an exception that allows for taxation to be levied upon the lessee by the State and local governments. The authority of a school district to levy taxes does not extend beyond the boundaries of the school district. The boundaries of a military installation school district are established by N.D.C.C. Sec. 15.1-18-01(3), however, whether the Property satisfies those requirements depends on the facts, which will be determined through the local jurisdiction's fact-finding process.
Link to opinion (https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-L-04.pdf)
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Original text here: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/the-north-dakota-attorney-general-issued-a-letter-opinion-to-mr-swanson-mr-phillips-and-ms-warnstad/
Md. A.G. Brown on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving Preliminary Injunction Against USPS Vote-by-Mail Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving Preliminary Injunction Against USPS Vote-by-Mail Rule
Published: 9/15/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court declined the Trump administration's request to stay the preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule, leaving that injunction in place through the November 3 election:
"The Supreme Court
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving Preliminary Injunction Against USPS Vote-by-Mail Rule
Published: 9/15/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court declined the Trump administration's request to stay the preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule, leaving that injunction in place through the November 3 election:
"The Supreme Courtgot it right. The Postal Service has no business deciding who gets a ballot and who doesn't.
This rule was a transparent attempt to seize control of elections that belong to the states, on a timeline that would likely have left eligible voters behind.
Because of yesterday's decision, the Trump administration is blocked from interfering with the right of voters across the country, including those here in Maryland, to vote by mail this November.
Our coalition's fight against this rule isn't over. But today, the right to vote by mail is protected for this election."
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/STATEMENT-Attorney-General-Brown-on-U.S.-Supreme-Court-Decision-Preserving-Preliminary-Injunction-Against-USPS-Vote-by-Mai.aspx
A.G. Davenport, DCR Director Melville Issue Statement on Bias Protections in K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities in New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport, DCR Director Melville Issue Statement on Bias Protections in K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities in New Jersey
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and Yolanda N. Melville, Director of the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), have issued the statement below as students across the state in K-12 schools and on college and university campuses return to school:
"As New Jersey students return to classrooms
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport, DCR Director Melville Issue Statement on Bias Protections in K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities in New Jersey
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and Yolanda N. Melville, Director of the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), have issued the statement below as students across the state in K-12 schools and on college and university campuses return to school:
"As New Jersey students return to classroomsfor the new school year, we remind educators, administrators, families, and school communities of the protections guaranteed under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The LAD safeguards all students from discrimination or harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other protected characteristics. K-12 schools, colleges, and universities must proactively prevent and promptly address harassment or bias based conduct related to any protected characteristic.
Under the LAD, schools are required to take swift and effective action when peer to peer harassment becomes severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating or hostile learning environment. Institutions that know, or should know, of such harassment and fail to take reasonable steps to stop it and prevent recurrence may violate the law. New Jersey's Anti Bullying Bill of Rights Act also requires schools to respond promptly to bias based harassment and bias incidents.
We encourage all educational institutions to review DCR's guidance documents - Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools and 2023-0223 Addressing Bias Incidents on Campus - and ensure they remain aligned with state civil rights requirements. Additionally, DCR trainings Having Anti-Bias Discussions in Class, Responding to Bias Incidents in K-12 Schools, and Affirming LGBTQIA+ Identities in School remain available to administrators, educators, and staff.
To strengthen enforcement efforts and support schools more effectively, DCR recently created a new Education and Public Accommodation Section within its Investigations Unit, dedicated specifically to investigating claims of discrimination and harassment in schools. This newly established section enhances DCR's capacity to identify problems, enforce compliance with the LAD, and help ensure that all New Jersey students learn in environments free from discrimination, harassment, and bias.
DCR is empowering the next generation of changemakers and encouraging them to stand up to hate. The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) invites high school students with a passion for civil rights to apply to the 2026-2027 Youth Ambassador Program or the No Hate in the Garden State Competition.
We remain committed to working collaboratively with educators, families, youth, and communities to ensure that every student in New Jersey can attend school in a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment.
We also strongly encourage students, staff, community members and others to report evidence of discrimination or bias-based harassment to DCR immediately. To find out more or to file a complaint, please go to NJCivilRights.gov or call 1-833-NJDCR4U.
DCR enforces the LAD, which protects all people from discrimination in New Jersey. No one can retaliate against you for reporting LAD violations, filing a discrimination complaint, or exercising other rights under the LAD."
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-dcr-director-melville-issue-statement-on-bias-protections-in-k-12-schools-colleges-and-universities-in-new-jersey/
