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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New Board Member Elected to ACLU of New Jersey Board of Trustees

David Litt, bestselling author and former senior speechwriter for President Obama, brings deep experience to the ACLU-NJ.

January 16, 2025

ACLU-NJ Responds to Gov. Murphy’s 2025 State of the State Address

New Jersey has a powerful history of crafting ambitious public policy to build a better future. We will continue to work with Gov. Murphy and lawmakers at every opportunity to do exactly that.

January 14, 2025

100 Organizations Call for Immigrant Protections as Governor Issues Penultimate State of State Address

With less than a week until President Trump’s inauguration, immigration advocates issue letter calling for permanent protections and legal services defense

January 14, 2025

Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Support of NJ Attorney General’s Supersession of Paterson Police Department

The power of supersession is a necessary tool to promote accountability of police and is inherent to the authority of the NJ Attorney General as the state’s chief law enforcement officer.

January 10, 2025

ACLU-NJ Celebrates First Releases from State Prison Under its Clemency Project

The ACLU of New Jersey celebrates the announced release of three people from state prison as the first group to be granted commutations by Governor Murphy under the organization's Clemency Project, an initiative to encourage the use of categorical clemency for the release of groups of people.

December 16, 2024

Assembly Committee Passes New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act

Passing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (NJVEA) will remove barriers to voting and ensure that all voters can make their voices heard.

December 12, 2024