New Jersey AG Defends Daniel’s Law Shielding Judges, Prosecutors

Aug 6, 2024, 09:05 PM

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is urging a US judge to reject a bid by numerous businesses to have a new privacy law, known as Daniel’s Law, declared unconstitutional. The law bars the disclosure of home addresses and other personal information belonging to judges and prosecutors. Platkin argues that the disclosure restrictions serve to protect public safety and do not violate the businesses' free speech rights under the First Amendment. The law has led to a wave of lawsuits, with many businesses challenging its constitutionality.