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.

Black Lives Matter is handwritten in thick black on a white poster and held at a rally

Protect Medicaid: Watch ACLU-NJ's Virtual Town Hall on Federal Cuts to Health Care

15 million people with disabilities are enrolled in Medicaid, and the House of Representatives just voted to cut $800 billion from this life-saving program.

Save Medicaid Townhall on photo of capital building with ACLU-NJ logo in lower right corner

Cast Your Vote in the Primary Election this June – The Stakes Couldn’t be Higher

This election, vote like your rights depend on it.

It's time to vote your rights. Primary election day is Tuesday, June 10.

As Summit Considers Banning Sleeping in Public Spaces, Community Members Demand More Humane Policies

For the city council to address homelessness humanely, members must focus on ensuring easily accessible shelters and resources for those experiencing homelessness, not further criminalizing vulnerable people.

By DaWuan Norwood

ACLU-NJ Policy Counsel DuWuan Norwood testifies at the Summit City Council.

U.S. Attorney’s ‘Election Integrity Task Force’ is a Threat to Democracy

Habba's task force is premised on false, nativist, and thoroughly discredited narratives about fraudulent voting.

By Liza Weisberg

Black Man voting on white brick background

As a New Member of Newark’s CCRB, I’m Hopeful NJ Will Prioritize a Future with Meaningful Community Oversight of Police

Creating CCRBs with meaningful community oversight of police is a critical step toward building a safer future for all New Jerseyans.

By DaWuan Norwood

DaWuan Norwood is sworn into the Newark CCRB.

ACLU: The Rule of Law Is Non-Negotiable

If the nation's most powerful law firms and civil society organizations don't stand up for our rights and our democracy, who will?

By Amol Sinha

A collage including the face of President Donald Trump, a protest sign reading "Equal Rights for All", the NJ State House, a megaphone, and the American flag.

The Legacy of May Day and its Everlasting Impact

May Day is an important moment in the fight to advance immigrants’ rights.

People hold signs that say "Immigrant Power" at a crowded rally.

Years After Cannabis Legalization in New Jersey, We’re Still Pushing for Equitable Community Reinvestment

As we approach 4/20, we’re reminded of the strides we’ve made to address the harms of the failed drug war in New Jersey over the past few years. But we know there is still more to do to further policies and programs that promote public health and racial justice.

By Ami Kachalia

Joint and Grinder bud cannabis with crushed cannabis flowers