Events
Upcoming & Ongoing Events
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
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
Past Events
John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action: The Promise of the VRA for New Jersey
Join a webinar to commemorate the late Congressman John Lewis and to learn more about the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act.
Jul 17, 2024 | 3:00 PM
Raising the Bar: The Future of Voting Rights in New Jersey and Beyond
On May 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., the American Civil Liberties of New Jersey will host “Raising the Bar: The Future of Voting Rights in New Jersey and Beyond.”
May 22, 2024 | 12:30 PM
Vote Your Values: 2024 New Jersey Democratic Primary Debate
The ACLU of NJ, the League of Women Voters of NJ, and Salvation and Social Justice, in partnership with WNYC/New Jersey Public Radio, will host a debate between the Democratic candidates running for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate seat.
May 13, 2024 | 6:00 PM
CoreCivic v. Murphy et al. Amicus Brief Press Conference
On Thursday, January 25 at 12:00 PM ET, immigration advocates will host an online webinar to discuss the ongoing federal case, CoreCivic v. Murphy, challenging NJ’s law prohibiting new, renewed, or expanded contracts to detain people for ICE.
Jan 25, 2024 | 12:00 PM
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