Building a Budget that Prioritizes Equity and Justice for FY26

A state’s budget is a list of its most pressing priorities. In the face of federal attacks, our state must do all it can to push equity and justice forward. Here is what the ACLU of New Jersey is urging state leaders to include in New Jersey’s FY26 budget.

The New Jersey State House in Trenton.

A Budget Must Reflect Our Values, and That Means Investing in Communities

We need a budget that reflects our values and invests in justice. That means housing assistance, aid for those excluded from federal pandemic funds, language access, and legal counsel for immigrants.

By Jim Sullivan

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