Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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Citizenship, Immigration, and Deportation: Then and Now

The issues of immigration and deportation in the United States are deeply fraught. Throughout our history, approaches to immigration have changed – from national quotas to explicit exclusion to mass deportations. The United States’s immigration policy is connected to broader political debates and perception of external threats. The Jewish community has always identified with the plight of the immigrant; many of our families came to the United States as refugees. That shared history, combined with the essential Jewish teaching to love our neighbors, makes the topic of Citizenship, Immigration and Deportation in America endlessly interesting and relevant. Join us for a timely and informative Lunch and Learn featuring Gary Darden, a history professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. His talk will cover numerous contentious times in our nation’s immigration history, and we will explore the question of how this time is – or is not – different than what history has shown us. As always, there will be ways to Take Action following the Lunch & Learn.
Apr 23, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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NJ-District 12 Congressional Candidate Forum - AACCNJ

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. Get informed before you vote in the primary election of the 12th Congressional District of New Jersey. Come listen where the candidates stand on the issues such as: Economic Opportunity Criminal Justice Healthcare Access Affordable Housing Community Investment Public Safety and more...
Apr 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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May Day in Jersey City

In this moment, organized labor is a vital force to stand united for our families, communities, students, and unions. Join the ACLU-NJ, members of 32BJ SEIU, NJEA, and many other unions in a demonstration of solidarity and union power to build an equitable nation for all. We will meet at Jersey City City Hall, then march with stops at Goldman Sachs, ending at Exchange Place.
May 01, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Celebrating the ACLU of New Jersey, "In Pursuit of Justice" 65th Anniversary, Newark Museum of Art, June 9th at 6:00 PM

In Pursuit of Justice: Celebrating 65 Years of the ACLU of New Jersey

Jun 09, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

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Democracy Series

Defending Freedom of Speech in a Divisive World

ACLU-NJ Legal Director Jeanne LoCicero will speak about free speech at the New Jersey Bar Association’s event, Defending Freedom of Speech in a Divisive World.
Jan 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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Martin Luther King March Of Resistance

Join the ACLU-NJ and other social justice organizations in the Martin Luther King March of Resistance, organized by the People’s Organization For Progress.
Jan 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Meet the Candidates - NJ Congressional District Special Primary Election

Join the League of Women Voters New Jersey and co-sponsor ACLU-NJ to meet the candidates running for congressional district NJ-11 on January 15, 2026 at Caldwell University.
Jan 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-Person
People's Lame Duck Agenda

People's Agenda Rally and Lobby Day

Dec 08, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Event | Virtual
People's Lame Duck Agenda

The People’s Agenda: Collective Advocacy to Pass Critical Social Justice Legislation

Join the ACLU-NJ and our partners on Thursday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. for a webinar to learn more about the People’s Agenda, and how you can help support key legislation that will make New Jersey more accessible, affordable, safe, and welcoming for all who call it home.
Nov 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Election Day GOTV Texting (Virtual)

New Jersey’s 2025 General Election is around the corner, and the stakes could not be higher. Join the ACLU-NJ at our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) texting days as we encourage voters across New Jersey to make their voices heard in the upcoming state elections. This election season, raise your voice, spread the word, and vote your values. Together we can build a strong and representative democracy that works for all in our state. Additional details provided upon registration.
Nov 04, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Event | Virtual
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GOTV Texting (Virtual)

New Jersey’s 2025 General Election is around the corner, and the stakes could not be higher. Join the ACLU-NJ at our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) texting days as we encourage voters across New Jersey to make their voices heard in the upcoming state elections. This election season, raise your voice, spread the word, and vote your values. Together we can build a strong and representative democracy that works for all in our state. Additional details provided upon registration.
Nov 03, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Middlesex County GOTV Canvassing

New Jersey’s 2025 General Election is around the corner, and the stakes could not be higher. Join the ACLU-NJ as we knock on doors to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) and encourage voters across New Jersey to make their voices heard in the upcoming state elections. This election season, raise your voice, spread the word, and vote your values. Together, we can build a strong and representative democracy that works for all in our state. Additional details provided upon registration.
Nov 01, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Event | Virtual
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Early Voting GOTV Texting (Virtual)

New Jersey’s 2025 General Election is around the corner, and the stakes could not be higher. Join the ACLU-NJ at our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) texting days as we encourage voters across New Jersey to make their voices heard in the upcoming state elections. This election season, raise your voice, spread the word, and vote your values. Together we can build a strong and representative democracy that works for all in our state. Additional details provided upon registration.
Oct 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM