News & Commentary
We Have a Responsibility to Protect Student Protesters
Arresting demonstrators only serves to escalate an already emotionally charged environment, not defuse it.
By Amol Sinha
Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
The Choice Facing NJ Lawmakers: Uphold Democracy, or Dismantle It
In the past month, New Jersey elected officials have made it a top priority to roll back OPRA by fast-tracking a bill that would severely limit the public’s ability to access information.
By Sarah Fajardo, Joe Johnson
Building a Budget that Prioritizes Racial and Social Justice for FY25
A state’s budget is a list of its most pressing priorities – here’s what the ACLU of New Jersey is urging government leaders to include for FY25.
New Jersey Enacted Legislation to Restrict Solitary Confinement – the DOC Must Ensure the Law Lives Up to Its Promise
The Legislature and Governor Murphy did their part by passing the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act four years ago. Now the DOC and county jails must ensure that the law lives up to its promise.
By Alexander Shalom
2023 in Review – And How We Can Achieve Even More in 2024
As we aim for greater progress in the new year, it’s important to take stock of this year’s accomplishments. Here’s our snapshot of the legislative wins, stalemates, and hopes for civil rights in New Jersey.
By Sarah Fajardo
How Our Pioneering Legal Practice Advances Civil Rights Before the State’s Highest Court
ACLU-NJ Director of Supreme Court Advocacy Alexander Shalom makes his 100th argument before the New Jersey Supreme Court.
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