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Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to DOJ Lawsuit Demanding New Jersey Voter Rolls
The Trump administration’s attempt to obtain New Jersey’s full, unredacted voter file is an unconstitutional and unlawful overreach and a brazen abuse of power.
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on DOJ Targeting NJ Policy Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Immigration Enforcement
NJ's executive order limiting the use of state property for federal immigration enforcement is a legally sound policy that prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of its residents.
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Planned Opening of Immigration Detention Center in Roxbury
We join the community members and town officials in Roxbury who remain vocal in their opposition to this new detention center.
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Reports of DHS Violating Judicial Orders in New Jersey
The revelation that the Department of Homeland Security violated dozens of judicial orders in New Jersey is shamefully unsurprising.
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
ACLU-NJ Files Amicus Brief in Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey
The ACLU of New Jersey today filed an amicus brief before the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court in Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey, a case that impacts racial justice and students’ rights.
Issue Areas:
Racial & Economic Justice
Court Cases:
Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Assembly Committee Passage of Immigrant Protection Bills
It is imperative that we build on the state’s commitment to creating a fair and welcoming community for everyone who calls New Jersey home.
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on Gov. Sherrill’s Executive Order Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Immigration Enforcement
New Jersey must do everything in its power to keep families safe and defend democracy, and that includes immediate passage of legislation protecting our residents from ICE.
Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
NJ Superior Court Denies State’s Attempt to Dismiss Farmworker Complaint Seeking to End Wage and Overtime Discrimination
This decision is an important step forward for worker protections and immigrants’ rights in New Jersey.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Inauguration of Governor Mikie Sherrill
The organization has released policy recommendations urging the Sherrill administration to protect and expand civil rights.
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