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
VRA

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
Press Release ACLU of New Jersey

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.
Press Release
Press Release ACLU of New Jersey

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


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 13, 2011

NAACP v. Harvey

Court Case
Mar 20, 2019

Correa v. Grossi

Can a voter receive a bilingual sample ballot and then a single language official ballot?