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86 Court Cases
Court Case
Nov 24, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Criminal Legal System|
  • +1 Issue

State v. Tyner

Amicus brief arguing against an unconstitutional and overbroad search warrant resulting in an indiscriminate search of defendant’s cell phone.
Court Case
Nov 05, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

State v. Garcia-Moronta & State v. Reyes-Rodriguez

Amicus briefs arguing that the delay in trying a defendant caused by their detention by ICE or deportation should count against the State in a speedy trial analysis when the State has failed to take reasonable steps to effectuate the defendant’s appearance for their criminal proceedings.
Court Case
Oct 17, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Criminal Legal System

State v. Arrington

Amicus brief arguing that a categorical rule requiring a defendant to present expert testimony in order to raise an insanity defense is unconstitutional.
Court Case
Oct 17, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Criminal Legal System

State v. Mustafa

Amicus brief arguing that a categorical rule requiring a defendant to present expert testimony in order to raise a diminished capacity defense is unconstitutional.
Court Case
Oct 17, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Criminal Legal System

State v. Butler

Amicus brief arguing the prosecutor's misconduct in her opening and closing statements significantly prejudiced the defendant.
Court Case
Oct 07, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Criminal Legal System|
  • +1 Issue

State v. Hannah

Amicus brief arguing that the state needs expert witnesses to explain to juries the limits of using cell phone towers to locate suspects at crime scenes.
Court Case
Aug 04, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Criminal Legal System

State v. Patel

Amicus brief arguing against the State’s position that there should be a general rule that if a defendant had possession of control of a document before or during the trial and failed to produce it at trial, he cannot get a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
Court Case
May 28, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Speech, Privacy & Technology|
  • +1 Issue

State v. Miles

Amicus brief arguing for the ability of people accused of crimes to learn about the facial recognition technology used against them and challenge the technology’s limitations.
Court Case
Mar 25, 2025
In the Courts, ACLU OF New Jersey
  • Criminal Legal System|
  • +1 Issue

Association for Governmental Responsibility, Ethics, and Transparency v. Borough of Mantoloking

Amicus brief arguing for disclosure under OPRA of identity of private practice attorney who provided legal advice to municipal prosecutor.