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
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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
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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
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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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ACLU-NJ at The League: Leaders of New Jersey’s Legislative Caucuses of Color

Nov 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM
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New Jersey Leading the Way: An Evening in Conversation

Protecting Our Democracy: New Jersey Leading the Way

Join us for an evening in conversation featuring Protecting Our Democracy Chair Sean M. Spiller and speakers from advocacy organizations in New Jersey who are on the front lines of protecting our democracy.
Oct 18, 2023 | 7:00 PM
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More than Empty Shelves: How Book Bans Undermine Identities and Restrict Information

On October 2, the ACLU of New Jersey will bring together leading experts for a discussion on how book bans threaten the very foundation of our democracy – and how we have a responsibility to protect the right to freely speak, think, read, and write.
Oct 02, 2023 | 6:00 PM
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Ban This: A group exhibit benefiting the ACLU Drag Defense Fund

Ban This: A Group Exhibition Benefiting The ACLU Drag Defense Fund

Sep 22, 2023 | 6:00 PM
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Democracy: A User's Guide

This panel will discuss how to ensure equity at the ballot box, offering information on how to register to vote, the fight over lowering the voting age and why it’s so important that everyone participates in elections.
Sep 18, 2023 | 6:00 PM
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Pride Is Still Protest

ACLU-NJ at Jersey City Pride!

Aug 26, 2023 | 1:00 PM
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League of Women Voters of Morristown Area Presents: Know Your Rights: Voting in New Jersey" Wednesday 7/26 at 6:30

Know Your Voting Rights—Voting in New Jersey

Jul 26, 2023 | 6:30 PM
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Virtual Kickokk July 13 7PM Reproductive Healthcare Justice for Latinas

Reproductive Healthcare Justice for Latinas Virtual Kickoff

Jul 13, 2023 | 7:00 PM
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Expanding Freedom and Centering Humanity: A Vision of Decarceration in New Jersey

Jun 28, 2023 | 6:00 PM