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Letter to My Husband, Mahmoud Khalil
As she prepares to welcome her first child with husband Mahmoud Khalil, Dr. Noor Abdalla writes to her husband one month after he was unlawfully detained for exercising his free speech rights.
Farmworkers Are Denied Fair Wages in the Garden State – We Filed Suit on Their Behalf
Farmworkers are the backbone of New Jersey’s agricultural industry. Without their labor, the Garden State could not harvest its many crops that nourish families across the state.
By Molly Linhorst
A Letter From Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.
Building a Budget that Prioritizes Equity and Justice for FY26
A state’s budget is a list of its most pressing priorities. In the face of federal attacks, our state must do all it can to push equity and justice forward. Here is what the ACLU of New Jersey is urging state leaders to include in New Jersey’s FY26 budget.
Trump’s Remarks on Birthright Citizenship, Explained
The president-elect has said he intends to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that’s clearly unconstitutional.
New Jersey Can Provide a National Example by Passing the Immigrant Trust Act
All New Jersey residents, no matter their immigration status or that of their loved ones, deserve to feel safe and secure in the place they call home.
By Amol Sinha
Attention all candidates: Humane immigration policy trumps divisive rhetoric
Research shows that to resonate with voters, candidates across the ideological spectrum should adopt a more balanced approach when speaking about immigration reform.
By Amol Sinha
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