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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.

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.

Even though New Jersey has been a national leader in protecting and expanding civil rights and liberties, there have been censorship attempts across the state this year.

When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June of 2022, one student was inspired to fight back by selling tie dyed canvas bags and donating the proceeds to the ACLU of New Jersey.

Ensuring that New Jersey prioritizes funding for abortion facilities and clinics is more crucial than ever.

In New Jersey, abortion is legal and the right to reproductive autonomy remains protected. However, legality does not ensure equitable access to this time-sensitive care. Many insurmountable barriers to accessing abortion remain.

Last year, two new moms in New Jersey needed legal help after they were drug tested during labor – without their knowledge or consent – at local hospitals. There was no medical justification for the hospitals to perform these tests; they did so only because the patients were pregnant.

In preparing to cast a ballot this fall, it’s imperative to know how Legislative leaders have taken action, where they’ve fallen short, and what can still be done before the polls open.

Since our founding over a hundred years ago, the ACLU has been an essential part of the fabric of American life, and advocating for reproductive autonomy has been an integral part of our work.