News & Commentary

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.

In New Jersey, pretextual stops continue at a staggering rate, putting officers and motorists at dangerous odds, despite the majority of traffic stops doing little to contribute to public safety.

Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can escalate quickly. As you gather at protests this summer, make sure you learn more about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

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.

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.

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

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

Lawmakers’ push to get ‘tough on crime’ is misguided.

As we take stock of this year’s accomplishments, it’s also important to look at where the Legislature fell short, and to look forward to what we want for New Jersey in 2023.