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The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ACLU against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.

As the country faces a second Trump administration, the threats on rights and liberties grow by the day, but the ACLU is more prepared than ever to ensure Trump is held accountable for any policies that undermine individual freedoms.

All New Jersey residents, no matter their immigration status or that of their loved ones, deserve to feel safe and secure in the place they call home.

A collective, unwavering commitment to build a better future for all people means that no matter the election outcome, we must be ready to ensure that our democracy – and our most fundamental rights – endure.

For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today, facing new challenges to gender-affirming care, the never-ending battle for trans rights has become even more fraught.

Every person must have access to safe and stable housing regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, where they were born, or whether they have children — it’s a fundamental right.

Wendy Sealey has supported the ACLU for as long as she can remember. We spoke with Wendy to learn more about her perspective on her yearslong history with the ACLU and the importance of advancing social justice issues and uplifting civil rights advocacy right now.

New Jersey’s 2024 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. Early voting begins Saturday, October 26 and continues through Sunday, November 3. Make sure you’re eligible to cast your ballot.

To hear more about the human toll that drug criminalization takes, we spoke with Ayesha Rogers, Outreach Worker for the Newark Community Street Team, who has felt the impact of this unjust system firsthand.