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Stop ICE's Attack On Our Communities
The news is devastating. Congress MUST demand an end to these reckless immigration raids.
The Clemency Project: Changing Lives Through Second Chances
The Clemency Project has made historic strides for decarceration.
Know Your Rights When Approached by Immigration Officials in New Jersey
If you’re stopped by ICE, you may ask them, “Am I free to leave?” If they say yes, you have the right to calmly walk away.
Civil Liberties Policy Recommendations for Governor Mikie Sherrill
As New Jersey’s top elected leader, Governor Mikie Sherrill has a responsibility to safeguard
and advance civil rights and liberties, and fight against federal abuses of power. The people
of New Jersey expect and deserve a governor with a strong, demonstrated commitment to a
fair and equitable state where the rights of all are defended and protected. Policy decisions
made by the Sherrill administration will shape the lives of all New Jerseyans, and the future
of our state, for generations to come.
To build a fairer future for all, the ACLU of New Jersey encourages Governor Sherrill to
prioritize the following list of policy recommendations throughout her tenure. Though
inexhaustive, these areas of focus provide a series of integral guiding principles for the
Governor and her cabinet. If pursued, these priorities will help ensure that New Jersey is a
safer, freer, more welcoming, and more affordable state for all.
Press Releases
Feb 12, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Assembly Committee Passage of Immigrant Protection Bills
It is imperative that we build on the state’s commitment to creating a fair and welcoming community for everyone who calls New Jersey home.
Feb 11, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on Gov. Sherrill’s Executive Order Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Immigration Enforcement
New Jersey must do everything in its power to keep families safe and defend democracy, and that includes immediate passage of legislation protecting our residents from ICE.
In Pursuit of Justice: Celebrating 65 Years of the ACLU of New Jersey
Join us at the Newark Museum on June 9 for an evening of solidarity and community as we celebrate our shared belief in a future of liberty and justice for all.
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