Press Releases - ACLU of New Jersey

Jan 16, 2026

126 Advocacy Groups Send Letter Urging Gov. Murphy to Sign Immigrant Protection Bill Package

Collectively, these pieces of legislation will implement critical protections for immigrant New Jerseyans.

Jan 15, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to Complaint Against Clark Police Department

The lawsuit filed by the Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights against the Clark Police Department sends a clear message: law enforcement must be held accountable for discriminatory and racist practices.

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Criminal Legal System, Discrimination, Racial & Economic Justice

Jan 15, 2026

Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete

Despite this ruling, the legal fight continues and the government has no legal authority to re-detain him until the appeals process is fully concluded

Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression, Immigrants' Rights

Jan 13, 2026

Advocates Celebrate “Use of Force Directive” Codified Into Law

Governor Murphy recently signed S2348/A4175, codifying the Attorney General’s Use of Force Directive into state law. This action ensures that long‑overdue protections against police violence will endure beyond any administration and stands as one of the strongest statutory safeguards in the country.

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Criminal Legal System

Jan 13, 2026

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

As Governor Murphy said during his final State of the State address, the last eight years have been marked by landmark progress made toward building a stronger and fairer New Jersey brimming with opportunity for all. And they have also been marked by unprecedented attacks on our rights and liberties.

Jan 12, 2026

ACLU-NJ Urges Governor Murphy to Sign Immigrant Protection Bill Package Into Law

These bills will cement long overdue protections for immigrant New Jerseyans and allow people to access state and local government services without fear of detention and deportation.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Immigration Enforcement & Detention

Jan 11, 2026

ACLU-NJ Applauds Executive Order Expanding Jury Service Eligibility to People with Criminal Convictions

The executive order expands jury service eligibility to hundreds of thousands of people with state convictions who have completed their sentences.

Jan 08, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to Committee Passage of Immigrant Protection Bill Package

Thanks to the diligent work of advocates to preserve key aspects of the legislation, these bills create protections that do not currently exist for New Jerseyans.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Immigration Enforcement & Detention

Jan 05, 2026

ACLU-NJ Applauds Passage of Immigrant Protection Bills and Technical Parole Reform Bills in Assembly Committees

The Assembly Judiciary Committee today passed A6308, A6309, and A6310 which strengthen critical protections for immigrant communities in New Jersey.

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