The End of Affirmative Action is as American as Chattel Slavery

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action and ending educational institutions’ ability to consider an applicant’s race as one factor in a holistic review process.

By Karen Thompson

Multi-ethnic group of college students studying

Reparations, in Our Lifetime

The fight for reparations is gaining ground across the country, and can no longer be ignored.

Demonstrators with the Reparationist Collective gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demand reparations from slavery and inequity

Why Fair Housing is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how discrimination continues to impact access to housing today, and why we're fighting to ensure all people have equal access.

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Ending the Drug War in New Jersey to Build a Brighter Tomorrow

This 4/20, we can implement an affirmative vision for a future founded in public health and racial justice.

By Ami Kachalia

A mint green sign reads: Cannabis equity now. Hashtag Abolish the Drug War. A handwritten note is written off the side that reads: Paterson NJ is here!

How New Jersey’s Budget Can Embody Liberty and Justice for All

A state’s budget is also a list if its most pressing priorities – here’s what the ACLU of New Jersey is urging government leaders to include for FY24.

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Making Black History, Building Black Futures

The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.

Autherine Lucy, left, front, 26-year-old student at the University of Alabama, arrives at U.S. District Court for the hearing of her petition for an order requiring the school to re-admit her to classes in Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 29, 1956. With Lucy are...

A 2022 Legislative Review: The Good, the Bad, and What's Next

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.

By Sarah Fajardo

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For Racial and Social Justice, New Jersey Must End Its Drug War

Evidence makes it clear that current drug policies fail to keep communities safe. New Jersey must take bold steps now to end drug criminalization once and for all.

An illustration of a woman who is sitting at a table with scattered papers in front of her. She is resting her head in her hands, in distress. Large text is overlaid on the left side reading "Did you know: drug decriminalization is a civil rights issue?"

Pursuing Justice: Our Strategic Framework

In the latest installment of Pursuing Justice, ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha wrote about some of the most valuable lessons learned during his tenure, the evolution of the organization, and the strategic framework that will guide us in the years ahead.

By Amol Sinha

A smiling woman is holding a sign that says "Our voice is our power" in a crowded protest.