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Protect New Jerseyans' Voting Rights Now
New Jersey has a crucial opportunity to make the Garden State a national leader in protecting and strengthening voting rights. Send a message to your elected officials and urge them to pass the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (S282/A1715).
Know Your Rights: 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
If you plan on attending a World Cup game at MetLife Stadium this summer, make sure to know your rights before you go.
Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions
Hundreds of people at an immigration facility in New Jersey protested spoiled food, medical neglect, and other inhumane conditions. They were joined by people detained in horrific conditions across the country.
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June 30, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
The ruling is a victory for immigrant communities that honors our nation’s promise: if you are born in the United States, then you are an American citizen.
June 29, 2026
ACLU-NJ Celebrates Passage of New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act by Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
This critical legislation will remove barriers to voting that disproportionally harm voters of color across the state, increase language access and assistance, and prohibit deceptive practices at the polls.
June 24, 2026
ACLU-NJ, Partners Respond to US v. Newark Ruling in Support of Community Trust Policies
U.S. District Court Judge Evelyn Padin dismissed the federal government’s lawsuit against four New Jersey cities over their policies that limit voluntary collaboration between municipal agencies and federal civil immigration enforcement.
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