Honoring the Past, Paving the Future: Enhancing Voter Registration

Here’s how federal agencies can further expand voting access.

In the foreground, posted on a telephone pole reads a sign "REGISTER TO VOTE", while a woman holds a sign saying "CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION NOW!" is in the background.

Why Fair Housing is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how discrimination continues to impact access to housing today, and why we're fighting to ensure all people have equal access.

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Pursuing Justice: Placing Power in People, Not Police, Through Integrated Advocacy

For New Jersey to achieve wholesale change in law enforcement – and address the stark racial disparities that continue to perpetuate violence against Black and brown communities – lawmakers must come to the table with the intention to represent the needs of their constituents.

By Amol Sinha

Amol SInha is speaking into a microphone at the State House. Two people are standing behind him holding signs that read "stop police brutality" and "we demand  police review boards with subpoena power"

Ending the Drug War in New Jersey to Build a Brighter Tomorrow

This 4/20, we can implement an affirmative vision for a future founded in public health and racial justice.

By Ami Kachalia

A mint green sign reads: Cannabis equity now. Hashtag Abolish the Drug War. A handwritten note is written off the side that reads: Paterson NJ is here!

Two Women Share Their Stories: Drug Testing Pregnant Patients Without Consent is Discrimination.

A conversation with Kaitlin K. and Kate L., ACLU-NJ clients who are taking action against discriminatory hospital drug tests and the invasive, unnecessary investigations that put custody of their children at risk.

a woman cradles a baby in her arms, touching the baby's feet

How the Open Public Records Act Has Impacted Police Accountability in New Jersey

A conversation with CJ Griffin on government transparency and how it affects us all.

A manila folder with a bright red "confidential" stamp is laid out on a table.

Najee Seabrooks should be alive today.

The ACLU-NJ has called for federal intervention, police discipline transparency, and legislative action.

By Jim Sullivan

Najee Seabrooks

What is the Open Public Records Act and How Does It Impact New Jersey?

A conversation with CJ Griffin on the importance of accessing public records and holding those in power accountable.

By Karen Thompson

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What You Need to Know About the Use of Facial Recognition in New Jersey

The future of surveillance is here – this is how we can make up for lost time.

By Dillon Reisman

A photo of a camera mounted to a wall outside.