Democracy & Civic Engagement

The ACLU-NJ advocates for a government that is accountable to the people and for access to the tools that will allow people to participate fully in public life.

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A government by the people, for the people can only exist when members of the public are able to freely participate in civic life and make their voices heard. Democracy requires transparency from our officials, unrestricted voting rights, the freedom to dissent, and the ability to meaningfully obtain information about and weigh in on important government decision-making.

The ACLU-NJ advocates for a government that is accountable to the people and for access to the tools that will allow people to participate fully in public life.

The Latest

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ACLU-NJ Responds to Arraignment of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver

The arraignment of Congresswoman McIver is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding.
News & Commentary
I Dissent

In America, There’s No Place for Kings 

On No Kings Day, millions participated in over 2,000 demonstrations in the largest display of collective resistance since Trump’s inauguration. Dozens of rallies took place here in New Jersey with thousands of people showing up in support of democracy.
News & Commentary
Hands Off Princeton

65 Years of ACLU-NJ: Defending Civil Liberties Since 1960

For 65 years, the ACLU of New Jersey has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair New Jersey for all. Learn more about our history.
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ACLU-NJ Responds to Federal Indictment of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver

The indictment of Congresswoman McIver by the U.S. Department of Justice is an outrageous and unprecedented escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding.
Court Case
Jul 10, 2023

In re Tom Malinowski, Petition for Nomination for General Election

Amicus brief challenging New Jersey's anti-fusion voting laws.
Court Case
Mar 11, 2024

Kim v. Hanlon

Amicus briefs arguing that New Jersey’s system for designing primary ballots violates voters’ constitutional rights.
Court Case
Jun 28, 2011

Tarus v. Borough of Pine Hill

Court Case
Jun 13, 2011

NAACP v. Harvey