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Due to recent cuts to reporting requirements of deaths occurring after release, the complete number of deaths in and outside of detention could be even higher.

Immigration detention is cruel and inhumane. It’s also deadly.

As our technological landscape rapidly evolves, we need to center people and dignity – the future of our democracy depends on it.

There is no more fundamental right in our democracy than the right to vote.

Everyone has the right to assemble and protest in public spaces.

Habeas corpus is a cornerstone of due process. At its core, it ensures that no person can be held by the government without the right to challenge their detention before a judge.

Harm reduction services are public health strategies that minimize the negative health, social, and legal consequences associated with substance use, without judgement.

The second Trump administration has not just picked up where it left off – it is moving with greater speed, more aggression, and fewer constraints.  

The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act expands access to the ballot box, fortifying New Jersey with some of the strongest voting protections in the country.