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Immigrant, Civil Rights, and Family Advocates Applaud Introduction of Language Access Bill

Senator Ruiz’s bill S2459 would position New Jersey with the nation's most inclusive language access plan.

March 28, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Urges Governor and Legislature to Prioritize Equity in FY23 Budget

ACLU-NJ recommends further funding for pandemic relief, rental assistance, and universal representation and calls for inclusive process in determining how cannabis community reinvestment dollars are spent.

March 8, 2022

New Jersey Needs Values Act to Strengthen Separation Between NJ Public Agencies and Federal Immigration Enforcement Authorities, Leading Advocates Say

New Jersey advocates for immigrants’ rights came together in a virtual panel to call for lawmakers to pass the Values Act (S512/A1986), legislation that aims to end New Jersey’s participation in the federal detention and deportation machine. View the event r

February 17, 2022

REPORT: Recovery for All: Excluded New Jerseyans Fund Falls Short

The Excluded New Jerseyans Fund (ENJF) was never funded enough to reach all New Jerseyans excluded from federal pandemic relief, according to a new report by New Jersey Policy Pers

January 27, 2022

Racial Justice Groups Rally for Legislative Action on Key Issues

A broad coalition of New Jersey racial and social justice organizations gathered today at the Trenton War Memorial to call on the Legislature to take meaningful action on stalled bills and other issues that disproportionately impact communities of color.

December 20, 2021

Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Vote Yes on the Values Act for a More Fair, More Welcoming NJ

The Values Act, A6222, prevents local resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement and strengthens the Immigrant Trust Directive to better protect Black and brown New Jerseyans.

December 9, 2021