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Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
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.
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
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.
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
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.
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
ACLU-NJ Statement on Gov. Sherrill’s Executive Order Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Immigration Enforcement
New Jersey must do everything in its power to keep families safe and defend democracy, and that includes immediate passage of legislation protecting our residents from ICE.
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 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.
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.
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