Press Releases

The ACLU of New Jersey has media staff to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties and constitutional freedoms. To schedule an interview with one of our experts, members of the press can call 973-854-1707 or send an email here. Please include your name, your outlet, your contact information, details about your story, and deadline.

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ACLU-NJ Statement on Lawmakers Passing S3954/A5610, Reinstating Fines for Youth Alcohol Possession

Instead of passing punitive and ineffective policies, New Jersey should be increasing its investment in public health solutions.

December 21, 2023

NJ Advocacy Organizations Rally at the State House to Press Legislators to Take up the People’s Lame Duck Agenda

An alliance of more than two dozen advocates and community leaders say lawmakers must take action and pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state.

December 7, 2023

Members of the NJ Legislative Caucuses of Color Join Historic Discussion Hosted by the ACLU-NJ

The League of Municipalities panel brought together the Legislative Black Caucus, the Legislative Latino Caucus, and the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus for a historic conversation about developing a shared legislative agenda for racial justice.

November 17, 2023

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Signing of Bill S3929/A5182

“The involuntary commitment bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature and signed today by Governor Murphy doubles the amount of time a person can be held in a hospital without their consent, significantly impacting peoples' access to liberty. New Jersey needs to improve access to quality care..."

August 16, 2023

New Jersey Public Health Experts Call on the State to Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Harm Reduction Programs

The New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council Held A Listening Sessions To Gather Public Input on Distributing Opioid Settlement Funds

July 20, 2023

ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha Receives National Public Interest Award from the South Asian Bar Association of North America

The award recognizes an individual or organization that has shown a deep commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the South Asian community, the general public, and society.

July 20, 2023