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After More Than a Decade of DACA, Immigrant Families Still Need Expanded and Permanent Protections
As the Trump administration aggressively targets community members for detention and deportation, New Jersey must do more to defend immigrants’ rights.
Voting Rights are Under Attack – New Jersey Must Pass the Voter Empowerment Act
The NJVEA would strengthen our democracy by protecting voters of color, reducing barriers to voting, increasing language access and assistance, and prohibiting deceptive practices at the polls.
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ACLU-NJ Responds to New Jersey Supreme Court’s Decision in Appeal of Charles Kratovil
The ACLU-NJ respects the purpose behind Daniel’s Law to provide protection for our public servants.
Mahmoud Khalil Renews Request for Immediate Release from Illegitimate ICE Detention
Mahmoud Khalil’s legal team wrote the court today asking for his immediate release on bail, or, at a minimum, to order his return to New Jersey.
In Big Win, Court Finds There’s No Legitimate Basis for Continued Detention of Mahmoud Khalil
The judge gave the government 40 hours to appeal the decision before Mr. Khalil must be released.
