Press Releases - ACLU of New Jersey

Aug 3, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to the Death of Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall

This tragedy is another devastating result of the rampant inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall and detention centers across the country.

Issue Areas: Immigration Enforcement & Detention, Immigrants' Rights

Aug 3, 2026

Rutgers Law Housing Justice Clinic Wins Amicus Victory in Rent Control Referendum

Everyone in New Jersey should be able to access affordable housing, and we applaud the Court’s ruling that ensures voters will be able to decide whether to adopt a municipal rent control ordinance to address housing affordability.

Issue Areas: Housing, Racial & Economic Justice

Jul 31, 2026

Voting Rights Advocates Urge Governor Sherrill to Reject Voter ID Laws in New Jersey

In response to recent statements from Gov. Mikie Sherrill, several voting rights advocates sent her a letter calling for her to firmly and unequivocally reject the notion of voter ID laws in New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement

Jul 29, 2026

In a Victory for Voting Rights, Federal Court Dismisses DOJ’s Attempt to Access NJ Voter Rolls After Civil Rights Groups, NJ Voters Filed Motion to Protect Voters’ Privacy

To date, 18 district courts have issued merits rulings in the Trump administration’s lawsuits demanding sensitive personal data from millions of voters across the country, and the administration has lost all 18.

Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Voting Rights

Jul 29, 2026

ACLU-NJ Files Legal Claim Against the Federal Government on Behalf of Nurse Harmed by Federal Law Enforcement

Claims filed across 17 states and Washington, D.C. under the Federal Tort Claims Act seek justice for citizens and noncitizens alike harmed by federal immigration agents and accountability for the Trump administration’s violent and lawless agenda.

Jul 2, 2026

ACLU-NJ Celebrates Signing of John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey

Governor Sherrill today signed into law the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (S282/A1715), a state-level Voting Rights Act that will protect and expand access to voting in the Garden State.

Issue Areas: Voting Rights

Jun 30, 2026

ACLU-NJ Celebrates New Jersey Legislature’s Passage of John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act

The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey will remove barriers to voting that disproportionally harm voters of color across the state, increase language access and assistance, and prohibit deceptive practices at the polls.

Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement

Jun 30, 2026

New Jersey Takes Bold Action to Protect Patients and Providers of Reproductive and Gender Affirming Health Care

S2260/A2218 secures additional protections for patients and providers of reproductive health and gender-affirming care services in New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom, Abortion Access, LGBTQ+ Rights

Jun 30, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

The ruling is a victory for immigrant communities that honors our nation’s promise: if you are born in the United States, then you are an American citizen.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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