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Immigrants make our country more vibrant and stronger. The United States would not be the country it is without immigrant communities and nor would New Jersey. 

New Jerseyans have been clear that they want lawmakers to invest in the equity, safety, and well-being of our communities in order to build a stronger New Jersey.

Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. ACLU experts break down what you need to know.

ACLU-NJ is launching "Write for Immigrants’ Rights," an initiative to send thousands of postcards to Gov. Sherrill urging her to support and sign critical legislation that will strengthen immigrant protections.

Until all Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers across the country are closed, and every family is reunited, we must continue to advocate for the end of immigration detention.

New Jersey communities are willing – and ready – to keep fighting for their rights.

Legislators must pass the People’s Agenda during lame duck to expand and protect the rights of all New Jerseyans.

Lame duck is an opportunity for lawmakers to build a fairer, more equitable future for all New Jerseyans. The ACLU-NJ calls on the Legislature to prioritize these key issues and bills ahead of the Sherrill administration.

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