News & Commentary
Newarkers Demanded Police Reform and Racial Justice in 1967. Decades Later, the Demand Persists.
Pride Is Stronger than Ever, Even Amid National Setbacks
On the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, NJ Must Do More to Expand Reproductive Health Care
Three years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the right to abortion. It was the first time the nation’s highest court had eliminated a federal constitutional right.
By Alejandra Sorto
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
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