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May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
ACLU-NJ Commends Passage of New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act by Senate Judiciary Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey, a bill that will protect and expand voting rights in New Jersey.
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to SCOTUS Ruling That Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision
State leaders must immediately pass the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey to make voting freer and fairer in the Garden State.
Apr 06, 2026
Apr 06, 2026
ACLU-NJ and Partners File Brief in Support of Rep. LaMonica McIver
The ACLU of New Jersey, the National Women’s Law Center, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund have filed an amicus brief in support of U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, who is facing federal charges stemming from a congressional oversight visit of Delaney Hall.
Court Cases:
United States v. McIver
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Inauguration of Governor Mikie Sherrill
The organization has released policy recommendations urging the Sherrill administration to protect and expand civil rights.
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Nomination of Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey’s Next Attorney General
The ACLU of New Jersey looks forward to working with Jennifer Davenport as the next attorney general, and to collaborating on policies that further the civil rights, liberties, safety, and freedom of all New Jerseyans.
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
NJ Advocacy Organizations Launch “People’s Agenda” To Pass Critical Social Justice Legislation in Lame Duck
An alliance of more than 30 advocacy groups say lawmakers must pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state
Issue Areas:
Democracy & Civic Engagement
Nov 04, 2025
Nov 04, 2025
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Election of Mikie Sherrill as the Next Governor of New Jersey
In this moment of deep political division across the country, New Jersey voters showed the nation that our state is ready to push back against authoritarianism.
Issue Areas:
Democracy & Civic Engagement
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
ACLU-NJ Launches Vote Your Values Initiative to Increase Voter Engagement in New Jersey Elections
The ACLU of New Jersey today announced the launch of its Vote Your Values initiative, a new portfolio of work to increase civic engagement and voter participation in state elections by engaging communities on the issues that impact their lives.
Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Arraignment of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver
The arraignment of Congresswoman McIver is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding.
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