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 send an email to press@aclu-nj.org. Please include your name, your outlet, your contact information, details about your story, and deadline.

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.

ACLU-NJ Celebrates Immigrant Protection Bills Signed Into Law

Gov. Sherrill today signed S3522/A4070 and S3521/A4071 into law, ensuring long‑overdue protections for immigrant communities in New Jersey.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU-NJ Responds to New Jersey Legislature’s Advancement of Critical Social Justice Legislation

We look forward to working with lawmakers to continue advancing legislation that better protects the constitutional rights of all New Jerseyans.

ACLU-NJ Responds to Lawsuit Seeking to Stop the Opening of Roxbury Immigration Detention Center

The planned immigration detention center in Roxbury, NJ is yet another example of the Trump administration's cruel mass detention and deportation agenda.

ACLU-NJ Calls for FY27 State Budget that Prioritizes Equity and Justice

The ACLU of New Jersey today urged Gov. Sherrill and the New Jersey Legislature to prioritize equity and justice for all New Jerseyans in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

ACLU-NJ Statement on DOJ Targeting NJ Policy Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Immigration Enforcement

NJ's executive order limiting the use of state property for federal immigration enforcement is a legally sound policy that prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of its residents.

ACLU-NJ Responds to Planned Opening of Immigration Detention Center in Roxbury

We join the community members and town officials in Roxbury who remain vocal in their opposition to this new detention center.

ACLU-NJ Responds to Reports of DHS Violating Judicial Orders in New Jersey

The revelation that the Department of Homeland Security violated dozens of judicial orders in New Jersey is shamefully unsurprising.

ACLU-NJ Responds to Assembly Committee Passage of Immigrant Protection Bills

It is imperative that we build on the state’s commitment to creating a fair and welcoming community for everyone who calls New Jersey home.