Press Releases - ACLU of New Jersey

Dec 12, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Cannabis Regulatory Commission's Failure to Meaningfully Increase the SEEF

We are extremely disappointed that the Cannabis Regulatory Commission has failed to live up to its promise to meaningfully reinvest cannabis revenue into communities targeted by decades of marijuana criminalization.

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice, Drug Decriminalization

Feb 15, 2024

Public Health Experts Applaud Harm Reduction Investments in the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council’s First Round of Recommendations

New recommendations on how to use New Jersey’s share of opioid settlement funds were applauded by public health experts and civil rights leaders for their emphasis on expanding life-saving harm reduction services.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

Jan 16, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Signing of Youth Alcohol Possession Legislation Following Conditional Veto to Remove Fines and Criminal Penalties

We are grateful that Gov. Murphy and the Legislature heeded the call of youth justice advocates across the state.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Students' & Youth Rights, Racial & Economic Justice

Jan 08, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on Youth Alcohol Bill Conditional Veto

Instead of pursuing punitive approaches to substance use, we encourage New Jersey lawmakers to invest in evidence-based public health responses that better protect the health and safety of youth and their families.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Students' & Youth Rights, Racial & Economic Justice

Jul 20, 2023

New Jersey Public Health Experts Call on the State to Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Harm Reduction Programs

The New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council Held A Listening Sessions To Gather Public Input on Distributing Opioid Settlement Funds

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

Jun 20, 2023

Public health & civil rights leaders condemn Senate passage of fentanyl penalty upgrade bill (S-3325)

Earlier today, the New Jersey State Senate approved a bill upgrading fentanyl penalties (S-3325) by a vote of 32-0. Policy experts issued the following statements.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice, Criminal Legal System

May 11, 2023

40+ Public Health, Recovery, & Racial Justice Orgs Oppose New Harsh Fentanyl Penalties (S3325)

Public health, recovery, and racial justice organizations sent a letter to the Senate Budget Committee, along with legislative leadership and Governor Murphy, urging them to oppose Senate Bill 3325, which proposes harsh new penalties for fentanyl.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

Aug 16, 2022

ACLU-NJ Issues Recommendations to Create an Inclusive Cannabis Industry, Urges CRC to Prioritize Equity in Adopting Final Regulations

The ACLU of New Jersey today issued recommendations for creating an inclusive and accessible cannabis marketplace and urged the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) to adopt final regulations that prioritize racial and social justice.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

May 18, 2022

Drug Reform Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Ensure Participatory And Transparent Allocation Process For Cannabis Community Reinvestment Funds

Abolish the Drug War Coalition rallies outside New Jersey State House to demand equitable allocation of funds to communities most harmed by cannabis criminalization

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization

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