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New Jersey Must Continue to Protect the Rights of Immigrant Communities Despite Trump Administration’s Intimidation Attempts
The Trump administration is targeting New Jersey for lawfully declining to carry out its anti-immigrant agenda.
By Ami Kachalia
In America, There’s No Place for Kings
On No Kings Day, millions participated in over 2,000 demonstrations in the largest display of collective resistance since Trump’s inauguration. Dozens of rallies took place here in New Jersey with thousands of people showing up in support of democracy.
65 Years of ACLU-NJ: Defending Civil Liberties Since 1960
For 65 years, the ACLU of New Jersey has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair New Jersey for all. Learn more about our history.
After More Than a Decade of DACA, Immigrant Families Still Need Expanded and Permanent Protections
As the Trump administration aggressively targets community members for detention and deportation, New Jersey must do more to defend immigrants’ rights.
By Molly Linhorst
Voting Rights are Under Attack – New Jersey Must Pass the Voter Empowerment Act
The NJVEA would strengthen our democracy by protecting voters of color, reducing barriers to voting, increasing language access and assistance, and prohibiting deceptive practices at the polls.
By Alejandra Sorto
Pride is Still, and Has Always Been, Protest
It’s as important now as ever before that we continue to fight back, speak up, and boldly declare that we all have the freedom to be.
Five Years After George Floyd, The Cry for Racial Justice and Police Accountability Remains
The 2020 protests following Floyd’s murder demonstrated the potential for confronting police violence in communities of color. Yet half a decade later, the legislative response has still fallen short.
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