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

Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us All

President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.

Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

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.

A photo of Mahmoud Khalil and Dr. Noor Abdalla.

Five State and Local Entities Safeguarding Our Civil Rights

Governors, attorneys general, mayors, and other local officials are starting to vocally say no to President Donald Trump’s radical and dangerous agenda. Here’s why their roles are so crucial for our democracy and the state of civil liberties today.

A backward view of protesters.

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 group of Farmworkers working in the field with a tractor in the background