Following Push by Advocates, New Ordinance Proposes Civilian Oversight of Troubled Essex County Jail
In a step toward greater accountability, civilian oversight panel would be able to investigate all aspects of the jail and would be required to include a formerly incarcerated person and advocates for incarcerated people.
Court Halts Enforcement of Donor Disclosure Law Over Constitutional Concerns
Court ruling halts enforcement of legislation that forces social welfare nonprofits to divulge supporters’ information.
NJ Abolishes ICE Agreements That Divert Law Enforcement Resources
NJ will end NJ participation in a costly, discriminatory program that compromises public safety and rights
ACLU-NJ Challenges Unconstitutional Donor Disclosure Law That Threatens Free Speech
The ACLU-NJ & national ACLU sued over a law requiring social welfare organizations to disclose donors' personal information.
Woman Who Is Transgender Will Be Transferred to Women’s Prison
Sonia Doe has been improperly confined for 17 months in men's prisons.
School District Will Act to Correct Discriminatory Training Based on Gender Stereotypes
Following ACLU-NJ letter and NJ Division on Civil Rights investigation, West Milford will train all employees in anti-discrimination and implicit bias, among other steps.
ACLU-NJ Response to Newark Policing Exchange in Democratic Presidential Debate
Newark’s role in the struggle for police accountability rightly deserved a place on the debate stage.
Gov. Murphy Signs Isolated Confinement Restriction Act into Law
Gov. Murphy signs a bill dramatically restricting the use of solitary confinement in NJ prisons and jails.
NJ Initiatives to Welcome New Americans Underscore Our Key Values
The Interagency Workgroup on New American Integration and Office of New Americans, created to embrace new immigrants, represent an important opportunity.
Funding Increase for Immigrants’ Representation Means Keeping More Families Together
Funding for legal representation of immigration detainees facing deportation increased in NJ's budget by about 50%.
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