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Police Are Using Newborn Genetic Screening to Search for Suspects, Threatening Privacy and Public Health
States must craft policies to rein in unbridled police access to newborn blood samples.
The Real-Life Impact of the ACLU-NJ’s Strategic Litigation
We’re thrilled to share a new blog series by our Executive Director Amol Sinha — Pursuing Justice — to tell bigger stories about our work. The first post delves into the strategic impact of ACLU-NJ briefs filed in existing civil rights cases.
By Amol Sinha
Towns Have the Power to Put Justice in Cannabis Legalization — They Must Use It
Municipalities are the driving force in determining whether cannabis legalization will live up to its potential for equity and racial justice, or whether it becomes a missed opportunity that favors the rich and powerful.
By Joe Johnson, Jessica Gonzalez
ACLU-NJ Advocacy at the NJ Supreme Court is Raising the Bar
As U.S. Supreme Court rulings eviscerate established civil rights, state-level advocacy is vital. An ACLU-NJ event looked at the big-picture civil rights landscape and the NJ Supreme Court.
By Jeanne LoCicero
Why We Use Inclusive Language to Talk About Abortion
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
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
Interview with Zayid Muhammad: Echoes of Juneteenth in New Jersey's Current Moment
For Juneteenth, the day commemorating news of liberation reaching the last enslaved people in America, Organizer Zayid Muhammad talked about the struggle for racial and social justice through the lens of history.
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