ACLU-NJ Statement on Passage of Freedom to Read Act (S2421/A3446)

The following statement can be attributed to ACLU-NJ Policy Director Sarah Fajardo:

“Banning books means more than taking them off the shelf: it threatens the very foundation of our democracy. We have a responsibility to learn from our nation’s history, reject discriminatory attacks by prioritizing inclusive policy change, and protect New Jerseyans’ fundamental rights to freely speak, think, read, and write – especially for those who are most vulnerable. We’re grateful for the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Ruiz and Senator Zwicker for sponsoring the Freedom to Read Act to ensure New Jersey lives up to its values.”