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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Apr 08, 2025
Apr 08, 2025
ACLU-NJ Celebrates Second Round of Releases Under its Clemency Project
Today’s announcement marks 129 people granted clemency under Governor Murphy.
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Gov. Murphy’s 2025 State of the State Address
New Jersey has a powerful history of crafting ambitious public policy to build a better future. We will continue to work with Gov. Murphy and lawmakers at every opportunity to do exactly that.
Dec 16, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
ACLU-NJ Celebrates First Releases from State Prison Under its Clemency Project
The ACLU of New Jersey celebrates the announced release of three people from state prison as the first group to be granted commutations by Governor Murphy under the organization's Clemency Project, an initiative to encourage the use of categorical clemency for the release of groups of people.
Jun 19, 2024
Jun 19, 2024
ACLU-NJ Applauds Gov. Murphy’s Historic Executive Order to Facilitate Categorical Clemency
The ACLU of New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy for today issuing an executive order creating an advisory board to review petitions for pardons and commutations, specifically expediting the process for people who meet specified criteria for consideration.
Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
More than 50 Groups Urge New Jersey to Expand Jury Service to People with Criminal Convictions
The Jury of Us coalition sent a letter today to Governor Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin urging them to support the passage of A834/S292 without any carve-outs to end prohibiting people with criminal convictions for life from serving on juries.
Feb 22, 2024
Feb 22, 2024
ACLU-NJ Announces the Launch of The Clemency Project
Governor Murphy has said categorical clemency will have “revolutionary” impact on the state’s criminal legal system
Jun 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
ACLU of New Jersey Releases Report, Based on Newly Acquired Statewide Data, with Recommendations to End Mass Incarceration
“Decarcerating New Jersey: A Transformative Vision of Justice” outlines data-driven policy change, calls for the rejection of fearmongering, and details how NJ can continue to be a national leader in decarceration
Mar 18, 2022
Mar 18, 2022
ACLU-NJ Statement on Additional Early Releases under Public Health Emergency Credit Law
As a result of the Public Health Emergency Credit Law and the legal advocacy that preceded it, more than 8,200 people will be released early from prison and jail.
Issue Areas:
Decarceration
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