Division of Social Justice

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The Division of Social Justice is a branch of the New York State Attorney General’s office responsible for enforcing civil rights, environmental, labor, and other social justice-related laws to protect the public interest.

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instanceOf division of a state attorney general's office
government agency unit
activity bringing civil enforcement actions
engaging in community outreach and education on rights and protections
filing lawsuits in state and federal courts
issuing investigative subpoenas
negotiating settlements and consent decrees
country United States of America
goal advance social justice in New York State
ensure compliance with environmental protection laws
ensure fair labor standards
promote equity and fairness in public policy and enforcement
protect New Yorkers from discrimination
hasSubUnit Bureau of Internet and Technology
Charities Bureau
Civil Rights Bureau
Environmental Protection Bureau
Health Care Bureau
Labor Bureau
Tobacco Enforcement Unit
headquartersLocation Albany, New York
linked to: Albany

New York City
jurisdiction New York State
legalAuthority New York Civil Rights Law
New York Environmental Conservation Law
New York Executive Law
New York Labor Law
New York State law
location New York State
linked to: New York
mandate protect the legal rights and interests of the people of the State of New York in social justice matters
overseenBy New York State Attorney General
parentOrganization New York State Department of Law
Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York
partOf Office of the New York State Attorney General
reportsTo New York State Attorney General
responsibility advocacy for vulnerable and marginalized communities
enforcement of civil rights laws
enforcement of consumer protection laws related to social justice
enforcement of environmental laws
enforcement of labor laws
investigation of environmental violations affecting communities
investigation of violations of civil rights
litigation on behalf of the people of the State of New York in social justice matters
protection of the public interest
protection of workers' rights
sector public sector
typeOfLawEnforcement civil law enforcement
website https://ag.ny.gov

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New York State Department of Law hasDivision Division of Social Justice