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.

Jul 02, 2025

Advocacy Groups Condemn Legislation Removing NJ State Police from Attorney General Oversight

Advocacy, racial justice, and nonprofit groups today condemned bipartisan legislation that would remove the New Jersey State Police from the oversight of the New Jersey state Attorney General’s office.
Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Government Transparency
Jun 17, 2025

ACLU-NJ Responds to New Jersey Supreme Court’s Decision in Appeal of Charles Kratovil

The ACLU-NJ respects the purpose behind Daniel’s Law to provide protection for our public servants.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Free Speech & Expression
Nov 21, 2024

ACLU-NJ Responds to U.S. Department of Justice Findings of Widespread Misconduct by Trenton Police

The ACLU of New Jersey responded to the findings released today by the U.S. Department of Justice following a pattern and practice investigation that revealed rampant abuse and misconduct within the Trenton Police Department.
Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Criminal Legal System, Government Transparency
Jun 05, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on Signing of OPRA Legislation

It’s shameful that despite overwhelming concerns from their constituents, lawmakers fast-tracked a bill that severely restricts access to government records and limits the public’s ability to hold elected officials accountable.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Free Speech & Expression
May 13, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Passage of S2930/A4045

Legislative leaders should be strengthening mechanisms for government transparency, not undermining them in backroom deals shielded from public scrutiny.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
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.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Racial & Economic Justice, Abortion Access, Voting Rights, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom, Government Transparency, Language Access & Accessibility, Police & Law Enforcement
Aug 02, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Launches Automated Injustice Project to Investigate Effect of Government Algorithms

The ACLU of New Jersey today launched the Automated Injustice Project to investigate how the state government’s use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and automated decision systems affect the rights of all New Jerseyans.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Speech, Privacy & Technology