Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-Person
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May Day in Jersey City

In this moment, organized labor is a vital force to stand united for our families, communities, students, and unions. Join the ACLU-NJ, members of 32BJ SEIU, NJEA, and many other unions in a demonstration of solidarity and union power to build an equitable nation for all. We will meet at Jersey City City Hall, then march with stops at Goldman Sachs, ending at Exchange Place.
May 01, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Event | In-Person
May Day

May Day in Sussex County

Community members, workers, and advocates will gather at the historic Newton Green on May 2 for a May Day Rally & March, standing in solidarity for fair wages, access to healthcare, affordable housing, and the fundamental needs everyone deserves. Co-hosted by the Sussex County Education Association, Sussex Visibility Brigade, and Indivisible Sussex, this year’s May Day event brings together unions, local organizations, and residents to raise their voices in support of working people and to reaffirm a shared commitment to protecting democracy and ensuring dignity for all. May Day is a celebration of the power we build together. On May 2, neighbors will come together, stand side by side, and raise their voices for care, fairness, and opportunity for all. This gathering is both a moment and a movement, an open invitation to keep showing up for one another, to grow solidarity across Sussex County, and to carry this energy forward long after the day ends. Everyone has a place here, and every voice matters.  
May 02, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-Person
Celebrating the ACLU of New Jersey, "In Pursuit of Justice" 65th Anniversary, Newark Museum of Art, June 9th at 6:00 PM

In Pursuit of Justice: Celebrating 65 Years of the ACLU of New Jersey

Jun 09, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

Event | In-Person
film screening heightened scrutiny

Screening of "Heightened Scrutiny"

Jan 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
affordable housing panel

A Roof Over Every Head: Affordable Housing Crisis

Join the ACLU-NJ and NJPAC for a virtual film screening and discussion on affordable housing.
Jan 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Democracy Series

Defending Freedom of Speech in a Divisive World

ACLU-NJ Legal Director Jeanne LoCicero will speak about free speech at the New Jersey Bar Association’s event, Defending Freedom of Speech in a Divisive World.
Jan 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Event | In-Person
MLK day

Martin Luther King March Of Resistance

Join the ACLU-NJ and other social justice organizations in the Martin Luther King March of Resistance, organized by the People’s Organization For Progress.
Jan 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates - NJ Congressional District Special Primary Election

Join the League of Women Voters New Jersey and co-sponsor ACLU-NJ to meet the candidates running for congressional district NJ-11 on January 15, 2026 at Caldwell University.
Jan 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-Person
People's Lame Duck Agenda

People's Agenda Rally and Lobby Day

Dec 08, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Event | Virtual
People's Lame Duck Agenda

The People’s Agenda: Collective Advocacy to Pass Critical Social Justice Legislation

Join the ACLU-NJ and our partners on Thursday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. for a webinar to learn more about the People’s Agenda, and how you can help support key legislation that will make New Jersey more accessible, affordable, safe, and welcoming for all who call it home.
Nov 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
Volunteer with us!

Election Day GOTV Texting (Virtual)

New Jersey’s 2025 General Election is around the corner, and the stakes could not be higher. Join the ACLU-NJ at our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) texting days as we encourage voters across New Jersey to make their voices heard in the upcoming state elections. This election season, raise your voice, spread the word, and vote your values. Together we can build a strong and representative democracy that works for all in our state. Additional details provided upon registration.
Nov 04, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Event | Virtual
Volunteer with us!

GOTV Texting (Virtual)

New Jersey’s 2025 General Election is around the corner, and the stakes could not be higher. Join the ACLU-NJ at our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) texting days as we encourage voters across New Jersey to make their voices heard in the upcoming state elections. This election season, raise your voice, spread the word, and vote your values. Together we can build a strong and representative democracy that works for all in our state. Additional details provided upon registration.
Nov 03, 2025 | 12:00 PM