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Championing Clemency in New Jersey: A Briefing for Attorneys
Our virtual panel discussion, “Clemency Briefing for Attorneys,” unpacked New Jersey's clemency process, discussed the opportunities created under Executive Order 362, and highlighted best practices for...
ACLU-NJ Member Spotlight: A Q&A with Lifelong Educator and Longtime ACLU-NJ Supporter Dr. James Gallagher
Dr. James Gallagher, a lifelong educator and longtime ACLU-NJ supporter, has always been guided by social justice principles. We spoke with Dr. Gallagher to find out more about what inspires his dedication...
Latest Press Releases
Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Support of NJ Attorney General’s Supersession of Paterson Police Department
The power of supersession is a necessary tool to promote accountability of police and is inherent to the authority of the NJ Attorney General as the state’s chief law enforcement officer.
ACLU-NJ Celebrates First Releases from State Prison Under its Clemency Project
The ACLU of New Jersey celebrates the announced release of three people from state prison as the first group to be granted commutations by Governor Murphy under the organization's Clemency Project, an...
Assembly Committee Passes New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act
Passing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (NJVEA) will remove barriers to voting and ensure that all voters can make their voices heard.