Historic Expansion of Rights Lays Foundation for Bolder Social Justice Policies
With the close of 2018-2019 legislative session and the beginning of the 2020-2021 session, coinciding with Gov. Phil Murphy's State of the State Address, the ACLU-NJ discussed key priorities for the coming year in civil rights and liberties. More »
Law Signed To Establish Prison Oversight and Help Incarcerated Parents Maintain Family Bonds
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law that could provide a historic level of oversight of New Jersey prisons and make it easier for incarcerated parents to maintain connection with their families even through prison walls. More »
Nearly 2,000 New Jerseyans Tell Legislature: Legalize Marijuana through Legislation This Session
Days after plan announced to push ballot question to legalize marijuana, nearly 2,000 signers from New Jersey’s 21 counties demanded legislation that centers racial and social justice. More »
ACLU-NJ Marijuana Data Brief Finds Cannabis Arrests Have Skyrocketed Since Earlier Report
ACLU-NJ’s data brief finds 3-to-1 disparity in Black-white arrest rates for marijuana possession has persisted, and arrest numbers have soared. More »
Other Headlines
- School District Will Act to Correct Discriminatory Training Based on Gender Stereotypes
- Gov. Murphy Signs Isolated Confinement Restriction Act into Law
- NJ Initiatives to Welcome New Americans Underscore Our Key Values
- Funding Increase for Immigrants’ Representation Means Keeping More Families Together
- Legislature Votes Yes to Restrict Solitary Confinement, Sending Bill to Murphy’s Desk
