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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Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to the Third Circuit’s Ruling in CoreCivic, Inc. v. Murphy+
Today, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals found AB 5207, a state law prohibiting private detention contracts within state borders, to be unconstitutional.
Issue Areas:
Immigration Enforcement & Detention
Court Cases:
CoreCivic, Inc. v. Murphy
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Federal Indictment of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver
The indictment of Congresswoman McIver by the U.S. Department of Justice is an outrageous and unprecedented escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding.
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
ACLU and ACLU of New Jersey React to Trump Administration’s Charges Against Congresswoman McIver
The Trump administration’s political charges against Congresswoman McIver is a method more suited for authoritarianism than American democracy.
Issue Areas:
Immigration Enforcement & Detention
May 09, 2025
May 09, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to DHS Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
The arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka by the Department of Homeland Security is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against officials who refuse to do their bidding
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuit Can Move Forward in Federal Court, Judge Finds
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled today that Mahmoud Khalil can move forward with his lawsuit claiming the government is unlawfully detaining him for his political views.
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
ACLU-NJ and Partners File Suit to Safeguard Rights of Rutgers Students Targeted by ICE
The ACLU of New Jersey today filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six international students attending Rutgers University who have had their student status effectively terminated by ICE.
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
ACLU-NJ Statement on ICE Contracting Delaney Hall for Immigration Detention
"“The planned opening of Delaney Hall as a private immigration detention facility presents a serious threat to New Jersey’s immigrant communities and is one of the largest immigration detention contracts our state has ever seen."
Issue Areas:
Immigration Enforcement & Detention
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.
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