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Pass the Immigrant Protections Bill Package
We must build a fair and welcoming state for all people – regardless of immigration status.
For Myrna, Rashon, and So Many Others, Clemency Changed Their Lives
For nearly two years, The Clemency Project has dedicated itself to reducing incarceration in New Jersey while centering racial and social justice. We have witnessed numerous successful re-entry stories following our clients’ releases, demonstrating their transformation and work toward rehabilitation.
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Jan 15, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Complaint Against Clark Police Department
The lawsuit filed by the Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights against the Clark Police Department sends a clear message: law enforcement must be held accountable for discriminatory and racist practices.
Jan 15, 2026
Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete
Despite this ruling, the legal fight continues and the government has no legal authority to re-detain him until the appeals process is fully concluded
Jan 13, 2026
Advocates Celebrate “Use of Force Directive” Codified Into Law
Governor Murphy recently signed S2348/A4175, codifying the Attorney General’s Use of Force Directive into state law. This action ensures that long‑overdue protections against police violence will endure beyond any administration and stands as one of the strongest statutory safeguards in the country.
In Pursuit of Justice: 65 Years of the ACLU of New Jersey
Beginning in 2025, we’re celebrating 65 years of defending liberty and pursuing justice for all – and we believe that continuing our mission is as important now as it was then.
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