American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey
The Issues
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey stands firmly for justice when civil rights are at risk.
Through litigation, legislative advocacy, and public outreach, the ACLU-NJ fights for equality, civil rights, free speech, due process, personal privacy, religious freedom, and fairness in the criminal justice system, among countless other fundamental American principles.
In short, the ACLU of New Jersey protects people's right to live their lives as they choose, without ever needing to doubt the security of their freedom.
Freedom Fest on November 4th
Please join us in celebrating the ACLU-NJ's 50th Anniversary at Freedom Fest a night of laughter and liberties. More »
Newark Police Misconduct Costs Taxpayers
Between January 1, 2008 and the present, nine cases brought against the Newark Police by its own employees settled, at a taxpayer cost of nearly $1.7 million. Seven more employee cases remain pending. More »
Lights! Camera! Action!
On June 16, 2010, the ACLU-NJ celebrated 50 years of guarding liberty for all. In this film — 50 Years on the Front Lines of Freedom — we share our recent victories and speak from our stance on the front lines of freedom. More »
50 Faces of Liberty
Liberty has an infinite number of faces. These faces have defined the ACLU of New Jersey for its first 50 years. Some of them, including people like you, will define it for the 50 years to come. More »
