Voting Rights

The ACLU-NJ has been a leader in the fight to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to easily vote.

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The right to vote is one of the most fundamental pillars of American society. The ACLU-NJ has been a leader in the fight to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to easily vote. With voting rights under assault nationally, including in New Jersey, the ACLU-NJ stands up to defend and expand this essential right for everyone.

The Latest


News & Commentary
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Defending Democracy Requires All Of Us

The second Trump administration has not just picked up where it left off – it is moving with greater speed, more aggression, and fewer constraints.  
News & Commentary
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The Right to Vote is Protected in New Jersey – That’s the Law

The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act expands access to the ballot box, fortifying New Jersey with some of the strongest voting protections in the country.
Press Release
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Voting Rights Advocates Urge Governor Sherrill to Reject Voter ID Laws in New Jersey

In response to recent statements from Gov. Mikie Sherrill, several voting rights advocates sent her a letter calling for her to firmly and unequivocally reject the notion of voter ID laws in New Jersey.
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In a Victory for Voting Rights, Federal Court Dismisses DOJ’s Attempt to Access NJ Voter Rolls After Civil Rights Groups, NJ Voters Filed Motion to Protect Voters’ Privacy

To date, 18 district courts have issued merits rulings in the Trump administration’s lawsuits demanding sensitive personal data from millions of voters across the country, and the administration has lost all 18.

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation


Campaign
May 2026

Guía para las Elecciones Primarias de 2026

Guía para las Elecciones Primarias de 2026
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Aug 2025

Expanding Voting Rights for All

The ACLU-NJ is fighting for expanded and equal access to the ballot.
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Aug 2025

COVID-19: What It Means For Your Rights

We at the ACLU of New Jersey are monitoring to make sure that government actions reflect public health and scientific evidence – not fear. And we’re monitoring to make sure that our rights – and in particular, the rights of the most vulnerable – remain intact.