ACLU-NJ Statement on the Nomination of Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey’s Next Attorney General 

Following Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s announcement of the nomination of Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey’s next attorney general, Amol Sinha, Executive Director of the ACLU of New Jersey, issued the following statement:

“The ACLU of New Jersey looks forward to working with Jennifer Davenport as the next attorney general, and to collaborating on policies that further the civil rights, liberties, safety, and freedom of all New Jerseyans. As always, we will fulfill our duty as advocates to hold the attorney general accountable to her pledge to uphold the constitutions of New Jersey and of the United States.

“As New Jersey’s top law enforcement officer, the attorney general is charged with upholding the rule of law, and they must be on the frontlines of defending New Jersey’s communities against the Trump administration’s abuses of power. The decisions of the attorney general have an impact on critical issues like whether people live their lives in cages or in freedom, whether police departments have meaningful oversight, whether we promote racial justice and equity, whether New Jersey government is transparent and accountable, and whether immigrants feel forced into the shadows or are free to participate in civic life, among countless others. We will work to ensure the office uses the full force of its powers to make New Jersey fairer and more just, and we look forward to working with prospective Attorney General Davenport to create a New Jersey where people can live their lives more freely.

“Over the past several years, across multiple administrations, the ACLU of New Jersey has enjoyed a productive relationship with the Office of the Attorney General – sometimes as allies, sometimes as adversaries, but always with mutual respect. We shared a productive working relationship with Ms. Davenport during her time as First Assistant Attorney General under former AG Gurbir Grewal, and we are hopeful that under her leadership, the Office will continue to build upon the work of defending the rights of all New Jerseyans.”

The ACLU of New Jersey issued a set of civil rights and liberties priorities for the next attorney general in November 2025. Read them here.