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Building a Budget that Prioritizes Racial and Social Justice for FY25
A state’s budget is a list of its most pressing priorities – here’s what the ACLU of New Jersey is urging government leaders to include for FY25.
New Jersey Enacted Legislation to Restrict Solitary Confinement – the DOC Must Ensure the Law Lives Up to Its Promise
The Legislature and Governor Murphy did their part by passing the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act four years ago. Now the DOC and county jails must ensure that the law lives up to its promise.
By Alexander Shalom
2023 in Review – And How We Can Achieve Even More in 2024
As we aim for greater progress in the new year, it’s important to take stock of this year’s accomplishments. Here’s our snapshot of the legislative wins, stalemates, and hopes for civil rights in New Jersey.
By Sarah Fajardo
How Our Pioneering Legal Practice Advances Civil Rights Before the State’s Highest Court
ACLU-NJ Director of Supreme Court Advocacy Alexander Shalom makes his 100th argument before the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Categorical Clemency: A Beacon of Hope in an Unjust Criminal Legal System
A Conversation Guide on Building a More Perfect New Jersey in 2024
With the holiday season approaching, we know these topics might come up at the dinner table. Here’s a guide to help you talk about your rights in New Jersey, dispel misinformation, and organize your family and friends.
NJ Lawmakers Must Meet the Moment in Lame Duck and Advance Civil Rights and Liberties
With Election Day over, lawmakers must turn back to unfinished business in Lame Duck and advance racial and social justice before the conclusion of the current legislative session.
By Sarah Fajardo
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