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The Corrections Ombudsperson Office is a Critical Resource to Expose Deplorable Prison Conditions in New Jersey
New Jersey State Prison (NJSP), the oldest operating prison in the United States, has been condemned for over a century. Advocacy groups have called for its closure since 1917 because of its outdated facilities and inhumane conditions.
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Nov 25, 2025
ACLU-NJ Celebrates Fourth Round of Releases Under The Clemency Project
The ACLU of New Jersey celebrates Governor Murphy’s announcement today of 36 pardons and 19 commutations as part of his commitment to categorical clemency.
In Pursuit of Justice: 65 Years of the ACLU of New Jersey
Beginning in 2025, we’re celebrating 65 years of defending liberty and pursuing justice for all – and we believe that continuing our mission is as important now as it was then.
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