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For more than century, May Day has inspired action and mobilization for social justice movements.

To ensure fair and equal access to the Constitutional right of criminal defense, New Jersey must pass A766/S1670 and end application fees for municipal public defenders. 

There is still more to do to further cannabis policies and programs that promote public health and racial equity.

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.

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

For nearly two years, The Clemency Project has dedicated itself to reducing incarceration in New Jersey while centering racial and social justice. We have witnessed numerous successful re-entry stories following our clients’ releases, demonstrating their transformation and work toward rehabilitation. 

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

New Jersey State Prison (NJSP), the oldest operating prison in the United States, has been condemned for over a century. Advocacy groups have called for its closure since 1917 because of its outdated facilities and inhumane conditions.

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.