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THE HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY CONDEMNS THE DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES RECENTLY DISCOVERED IN MILLVILLE MUNICIPAL COURT AGAINST THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY

The Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (“HBA-NJ”) denounces the discriminatory practices against members of the Hispanic community recently uncovered by a municipal court judge in Millville Municipal Court.

N.J. Latino group slams ‘outrageous’ discrimination in town’s municipal court

The leader of a state Latino advocacy group says the organization will file civil rights complaints over “outrageous” allegations made by a municipal court judge in a South Jersey town that Latinos are being discriminated against.

Millville judge says career likely over for calling scheduling 'discriminatory'

MILLVILLE — City and state officials are saying little for now in response to a municipal court judge complaining on the court record of “discriminatory” scheduling for Hispanic defendants.

End Discriminatory Judicial Practices, Diversify the Bench

The phrase “No good deed goes unpunished” is a scathing commentary on the frequency with which acts of kindness backfire on those who offer them. The Honorable Jason Witcher, a municipal court judge in Cumberland County, has learned this lesson all too well in recent days after trying to stop discriminatory trends against the Latino community.

The GSBA is New Jersey's oldest and largest professional organization for African American judges, lawyers and law students. Since 1975, the GSBA has continuously assisted African-Americans and other ethnic minorities in becoming an effective part of the judicial and legal systems. The Association also seeks to advance the science of jurisprudence, improve the administration of justice, support initiatives designed to improve economic condition of all individuals, and eliminate discrimination and inequality based on racial, ethnic or sexual considerations. For more information about the GSBA, including how to join the organization and renew membership, please visit our website at https://www.gardenstatebar.org/

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James A. Lewis, V, President-Elect - presidentelect@gardenstatebar.org

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Candace Johnson, Treasurer - treasurer@gardenstatebar.org

Joel Clymer, Secretary - secretary@gardenstatebar.org

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