Matthew Platkin
Matthew Platkin is the Attorney General of New Jersey, known for his active role in legal challenges against federal policies under the Trump administration. Recently, he gained media attention for leading a lawsuit along with 19 other state attorneys general, alleging that the government unlawfully expanded access to sensitive financial data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to personnel in the newly established Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is headed by Elon Musk. Platkin's advocacy focuses on protecting the privacy and security of citizens' personal information amidst concerns over potential cybersecurity risks and the misuse of sensitive data.
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New Jersey Democratic Attorney General Matthew Platkin, who is leading a multi-state challenge to Trump’s policy.
New documents show how passport and Social Security rules would change to enforce Trump’s birthright citizenship order
United States· 2025-07-29
Matthew Platkin is the Attorney General of New Jersey who expressed satisfaction with the court's decision against the executive order.
¿Qué pasó con el intento de Trump de negar la ciudadanía por nacimiento? Lo que dice un juez
Panama· 2025-07-28
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin expressed delight that the court reaffirmed its decision to block the executive order.
Trump no puede negar la ciudadanía por nacimiento
Guatemala· 2025-07-26New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said he was thrilled the district court barred President Trump’s birthright citizenship order from taking effect.
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision | News
Jamaica· 2025-07-26
Matthew Platkin is the New Jersey Attorney General who helped lead the case against Trump's order.
Trump wins as Supreme Court curbs judges, but may yet lose on birthright citizenship
Guyana· 2025-06-30
Matthew Platkin is the Attorney General of New Jersey who is confident that the executive order will never go into effect.
Demandan otra vez a Trump para bloquear la orden que limita la ciudadanía por nacimiento
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-28
Matthew Platkin is the Attorney General of New Jersey who is confident that Trump's executive order will never take effect.
Demandan otra vez a Donald Trump para bloquear la orden que limita la ciudadanía por nacimiento | últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-06-28Matthew Platkin hopes that the executive order will never take effect.
Index - Külföld - Hatalmas győzelem Donald Trumpnak, kedvező döntést hozott számára a Legfelsőbb Bíróság
Hungary· 2025-06-27
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin sought records over allegations the pregnancy center might be misleading women about offering abortion services.
Supreme Court to hear free speech case over pro-life crisis pregnancy centerUnited States· 2025-06-16
Matthew Platkin is the Democratic New Jersey Attorney General who criticized the funding cuts.
Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuseUnited States· 2025-04-24
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin's office provided details about Kennerk's indictment.
Florida man accused of bringing weapons 'arsenal' on Amtrak train indictedUnited States· 2025-04-19
Matthew Platkin attended the event in Minnesota as part of the group of Democratic attorneys general.
Democrats’ US tour gathers support in fight against Trump: ‘Get angry, man’ | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-22
New Jersey attorney general Matthew Platkin said in a statement that the lawsuit sends a clear message to the Trump administration.
Democratic-led states take legal action against Trump’s birthright citizenship order – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-24
Matthew Platkin stated that Trump’s actions have thrust the country into a constitutional crisis.
‘On the brink of a dictatorship’: Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump’s actions | DemocratsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin responded to Musk's post regarding the lawsuit against Trump and others.
Musk kêu gọi luận tội thẩm phán ngăn DOGE truy cập dữ liệu Bộ Tài chính
Vietnam· 2025-02-10
Matthew Platkin, New Jersey Attorney-General, criticized Trump for allowing a billionaire to infiltrate federal agencies.
US judge blocks Musk's cost-cutting team from treasury data
Nigeria· 2025-02-09Matthew Platkin, the Attorney General of New Jersey, criticized Trump's actions regarding federal agencies.
Un juez bloquea a Elon Musk acceso a datos sensibles del Tesoro de Estados Unidos | Donald Trump | últimas | MUNDOPeru· 2025-02-09
Matthew Platkin, the Attorney General of New Jersey, criticized Trump's actions regarding federal agencies.
Un juez bloquea a Elon Musk acceso a datos sensibles del Tesoro de EE UU
Venezuela· 2025-02-09