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Jul 12, 2025

Newarkers Demanded Police Reform and Racial Justice in 1967. Decades Later, the Demand Persists.

The 1967 Newark Rebellion was fueled by years of racial disparities in policing and arrests, unequal access to resources and opportunities, and civic disenfranchisement – issues New Jersey still faces.

Jul 1, 2025

Pride Is Stronger than Ever, Even Amid National Setbacks

This June, we showed up all month proudly honoring queer resistance and joy.

Jun 24, 2025

On the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, NJ Must Do More to Expand Reproductive Health Care

Three years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the right to abortion. It was the first time the nation’s highest court had eliminated a federal constitutional right.

Jun 20, 2025

New Jersey Must Continue to Protect the Rights of Immigrant Communities Despite Trump Administration’s Intimidation Attempts

The Trump administration is targeting New Jersey for lawfully declining to carry out its anti-immigrant agenda.

Jun 18, 2025

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...

Jun 16, 2025

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.