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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
NJ Superior Court Denies State’s Attempt to Dismiss Farmworker Complaint Seeking to End Wage and Overtime Discrimination
This decision is an important step forward for worker protections and immigrants’ rights in New Jersey.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Inauguration of Governor Mikie Sherrill
The organization has released policy recommendations urging the Sherrill administration to protect and expand civil rights.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on Gov. Murphy’s Pocket Vetoes of Meaningful Protections for New Jersey’s Immigrant Communities
In failing to sign these bills, Governor Murphy has left New Jersey without critical protections at a moment when ICE is brutalizing our communities.
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete
Despite this ruling, the legal fight continues and the government has no legal authority to re-detain him until the appeals process is fully concluded
Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
ACLU-NJ Urges Governor Murphy to Sign Immigrant Protection Bill Package Into Law
These bills will cement long overdue protections for immigrant New Jerseyans and allow people to access state and local government services without fear of detention and deportation.
Jan 08, 2026
Jan 08, 2026
ACLU-NJ Responds to Committee Passage of Immigrant Protection Bill Package
Thanks to the diligent work of advocates to preserve key aspects of the legislation, these bills create protections that do not currently exist for New Jerseyans.
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
ACLU-NJ and 29 Partner Organizations File Amicus Brief in Support of Community Trust Policies
The ACLU of New Jersey, representing themselves and 29 partner organizations, today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of community trust policies enacted by Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken that limit voluntary collaboration between municipal agencies and federal immigration enforcement.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases:
U.S. v. Newark
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Reports of Expanded Immigration Detention at Fort Dix
Expanding immigration detention to military facilities sets a dangerous precedent and is contrary to the values embedded in our Constitution.
Jul 09, 2025
Jul 09, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Seeks to Challenge Government’s Retaliatory, Post-Facto Charges Against Him in Federal Court
The preliminary injunction motion argues that the government’s post-hoc charge against Mr. Khalil was retaliatory and violates the First Amendment.
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