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Shut Down Delaney Hall

The ACLU of New Jersey is calling for the immediate and permanent closure of Delaney Hall – and all facilities like it. Join us by adding your name today.
News & Commentary
A hand holds a large white protest sign reading "ICE OUT" in bold blue letters during a crowded demonstration outside a government building. An American flag waves above the crowd, and additional signs in the background include messages calling to abolish ICE.

We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.

A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
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Love is not a crime.

Defend Trans Rights: No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate

Urge your Representatives and Senators to defend trans people, our families, and our fundamental rights.

Press Releases


ACLU-NJ Sends Letter to ICE Raising Constitutional Concerns About Delaney Hall’s Visitation Policies

According to numerous reports from coalition partners, family members, and the media, visitation policies at Delaney Hall are strictly limited and enforced arbitrarily.

ACLU-NJ Responds to the Death of Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall 

This tragedy is another devastating result of the rampant inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall and detention centers across the country.

Rutgers Law Housing Justice Clinic Wins Amicus Victory in Rent Control Referendum

Everyone in New Jersey should be able to access affordable housing, and we applaud the Court’s ruling that ensures voters will be able to decide whether to adopt a municipal rent control ordinance to address housing affordability.