New Jersey Assembly Republicans have introduced articles of impeachment against Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, citing a laundry list of grievances including his handling of police misconduct investigations and his resistance against President Donald Trump’s administration in court. The bill does not mention Trump directly but focuses on Platkin’s actions within the state.
Platkin, who has been working with other Democratic attorneys general on lawsuits against Trump’s administration, has faced backlash for his decisions related to police oversight, an antiabortion pregnancy center subpoena, and his defiance of Gov. Phil Murphy’s views. The impeachment bill, introduced following the dismissal of a case against Democratic power broker George Norcross, is not likely to pass given the Democratic majority in the Assembly.
Critics, including Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio, have accused Platkin of politicizing the office and mishandling various issues such as police oversight, sexual assault allegations, and pandemic-related executive orders. The bill also mentions Platkin’s controversial moves against the county line ballot design and the unsuccessful racketeering charges against Norcross.
Despite not being explicitly mentioned in the impeachment bill, Platkin’s resistance against Trump’s administration has also been criticized by Republicans for being premature and headline-grabbing. DiMaio believes that Platkin’s actions are impeding the federal government’s ability to reduce waste and expenses.
The impeachment bill aims to shed light on Platkin’s actions and hold him accountable for what Republicans see as misconduct and overreach in his role as Attorney General. While the bill may not advance in the Assembly, it reflects the ongoing political tensions and power struggles within New Jersey’s government.
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