Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom

Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the ACLU-NJ pushes for change and systemic reform in institutions that perpetuate discrimination based on gender and sexuality, especially in employment, health care, education, and the criminal legal system.

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Gender-based discrimination and discrimination based on sexuality have been pervasive throughout history and continue despite strides forward in our society. In New Jersey, people – including women, gender non-conforming people, and non-binary people – face violence, discrimination, and institutional barriers to equal participation in society because of their gender and sexual orientation.

People who can become pregnant face particular barriers to having autonomy over their own sexual and reproductive health, especially with increasing threats to abortion rights and limited access to reproductive care.

Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the ACLU-NJ pushes for change and systemic reform in institutions that perpetuate discrimination based on gender and sexuality, especially in employment, health care, education, and the criminal legal system.

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News & Commentary
WeThePeople

Everyone Deserves The Freedom To Be Exactly Who They Are

Everyone deserves to be safe, loved, and respected. No matter who you are or how you identify, you have the right to live the life you want to live.
News & Commentary
RS @CHWC

“At its core, abortion access is about trust, fairness, and justice.”

A Q&A with Roxanne McNellis, Director of Public Affairs at The Women’s Centers.
News & Commentary
RS @CHWC

Private: “At its core, abortion access is about trust, fairness, and justice.”

A Q&A with Roxanne McNellis, Director of Public Affairs at The Women’s Centers.
News & Commentary
Trenton Rally

The People’s Agenda is New Jersey’s Agenda

New Jersey communities are willing – and ready – to keep fighting for their rights.
Court Case
August 22, 2011

Lewis v. Harris

Court Case
July 3, 2011

Planned Parenthood of Central NJ v. Farmer

Court Case
July 2, 2011

Planned Parenthood v. Verniero

Court Case
June 3, 2011

Sojourner A. v. New Jersey Department of Human Services