Press Releases
The ACLU of New Jersey has media staff to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties and constitutional freedoms. To schedule an interview with one of our experts, members of the press can call 973-854-1707 or send an email to press@aclu-nj.org. Please include your name, your outlet, your contact information, details about your story, and deadline.
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Sep 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
ACLU-NJ Responds to Complaint Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination by Virtua Health
The Attorney General’s case against Virtua Health sends a clear message: health care providers should not be drug testing pregnant people without their informed consent.
Aug 20, 2024
Aug 20, 2024
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Police Killing of Victoria Lee
The ACLU of New Jersey today published the following statement after the release of body camera footage from the police killing of Victoria Lee in Fort Lee.
Aug 07, 2024
Aug 07, 2024
On Behalf of Farmworker Advocates, ACLU-NJ, ACLU, and Seton Hall Center for Social Justice File Complaint Seeking to End Wage and Overtime Discrimination
The ACLU of New Jersey, the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, and the Seton Hall Law School Center for Social Justice today filed a complaint on behalf of CATA – a grassroots organization advocating to improve the working and living conditions of farmworkers.
Mar 18, 2024
Mar 18, 2024
ACLU-NJ Statement on Senate Bills S1292 and S2937
ACLU-NJ condemns bias-based harassment or violence committed against all New Jerseyans, including Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities. However, as proponents of free speech, we should be concerned whenever the government forces people to accept its view of the world.
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
ACLU-NJ Statement in Response to AG's Filing Seeking to Prohibit Implementation of Hanover Township Board of Education’s LGBTQ+ Parental Notification Policy
"We appreciate that the Attorney General and the Division of Civil Rights took swift action to prevent the implementation of a discriminatory and intrusive school policy. The rights of all students, including LGBTQ+ students, must be respected and protected."
Jul 13, 2021
May 05, 2021
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