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An alliance of eleven advocates and community leaders say it’s time for lawmakers to take action and pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state.
New Jersey state advocates convened to sound the alarm of the threats to democracy and what can be done to protect the rights of New Jerseyans.
"We’re pleased that the Department of Justice has agreed to open a pattern or practice investigation, which is an important step toward holding officers accountable to the community they serve."
A New Jersey appellate court reversed an unconstitutional trial court decision that prohibited a woman from speaking on social media about her desire to obtain a religious divorce from her husband, whom she described as abusive.
“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..."
The New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council Held A Listening Sessions To Gather Public Input on Distributing Opioid Settlement Funds