ACLU-NJ Responds to Complaint Against Clark Police Department 

Following the announcement by Attorney General Matthew Platkin and Yolanda Melville, Director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, of their lawsuit against the Clark Police Department for intentional discrimination and disparate impact policing against drivers based on race, ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha released the following statement:

“The lawsuit filed by the Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights against the Clark Police Department sends a clear message: law enforcement must be held accountable for discriminatory and racist practices. For decades, the Clark Police Department has been notorious for racism and discrimination, and this lawsuit is an important milestone in holding the department accountable for practices that have targeted and harmed communities of color. At a time when the federal government is abdicating its responsibility to hold police departments accountable for misconduct, New Jersey must lead the way. We are optimistic that Attorney General-nominee Jennifer Davenport will continue to meaningfully address police misconduct and to champion robust oversight to build a fairer, more equitable, and safer New Jersey for all.”