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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Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
ACLU Tells Governors, State Attorneys General, Legislators, and Mayors: Build a Firewall for Freedom to Protect Our Rights During the Second Trump Administration
The American Civil Liberties Union and dozens of state affiliates around the country are asking state and local officials to build firewalls for freedom that would protect fundamental rights from likely attacks during the second Trump administration.
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.
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
Thrive New Jersey Coalition Applauds the Introduction of the Reproductive Freedom and Health Equity Bill Package
The Reproductive Freedom and Health Equity Bill Package protects patients and providers, supports bodily autonomy, and proactively modernizes and codifies various elements of reproductive health care access and provision in New Jersey.
Dec 07, 2023
Dec 07, 2023
NJ Advocacy Organizations Rally at the State House to Press Legislators to Take up the People’s Lame Duck Agenda
An alliance of more than two dozen advocates and community leaders say lawmakers must take action and pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state.
Jun 26, 2023
Jun 26, 2023
Thrive NJ Coalition Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Dobbs Decision with Intersectional Action Alongside State Partners
A year after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, Thrive NJ Coalition joins The Alliance for Immigrant Justice for Trenton Takeover to advocate collectively for abortion access, language access, voting rights, and more.
Jun 23, 2023
Jun 23, 2023
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision
“One year ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time eliminated a federal constitutional right, the right to abortion. Overnight millions of people across the nation found their lives upended with the SCOTUS decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization."
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
Advocacy Groups Call on State Leaders to Take Immediate Action to Expand Access to Abortion Care in New Jersey
The ACLU-NJ, Thrive New Jersey coalition and advocacy groups joined 80 organizations in signing an open letter urging Governor Phil Murphy and legislative leadership to take immediate action to expand access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion care.
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
Thrive NJ Coalition Statement on Nationwide Threats to Medication Abortion
The Thrive NJ Coalition is repulsed by the anti-abortion, extremist attacks against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.
Issue Areas:
Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom
Mar 08, 2023
Mar 08, 2023
ACLU of New Jersey Files Complaints on behalf of New Mothers Alleging Hospitals’ Practice of Drug Testing Pregnant Patients is Discrimination Based on Sex and Pregnancy
Two mothers were drug tested without their knowledge or informed consent, and without medical necessity upon arriving at the hospital to give birth.
Issue Areas:
Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom
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