Bill to Restore Vote for People on Parole and Probation Advances, But NJ Needs to Include Incarcerated People
A bill restoring voting rights for people on parole and probation advances to a full vote, but incarcerated people need that right, too.
Nearly 2,000 New Jerseyans Tell Legislature: Legalize Marijuana through Legislation This Session
Days after plan announced to push ballot question to legalize marijuana, nearly 2,000 signers from NJ’s 21 counties demanded legislation that centers racial and social justice.
NJ Advocates Demand Up-Or-Down Vote on Marijuana Legalization Bill
Ballot measure delays justice, adds red tape, and doesn't guarantee racial or social justice
ACLU-NJ Marijuana Data Brief Finds Cannabis Arrests Have Skyrocketed Since Earlier Report
ACLU-NJ’s data brief finds 3-to-1 disparity in Black-white arrest rates for marijuana possession has persisted, and arrest numbers have soared.
ACLU-NJ: Legislators, Don’t Leave Unfinished Business – Pass Key Social Justice Bills in Lame Duck
With Election Day over, and the lame session officially here, advocates with the ACLU of New Jersey hope to send a message to the New Jersey Legislature: Don’t end this session with unfinished business.
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.
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