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 send an email to press@aclu-nj.org. Please include your name, your outlet, your contact information, details about your story, and deadline.

Apr 06, 2026

ACLU-NJ and Partners File Brief in Support of Rep. LaMonica McIver

The ACLU of New Jersey, the National Women’s Law Center, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund have filed an amicus brief in support of U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, who is facing federal charges stemming from a congressional oversight visit of Delaney Hall.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Immigrants' Rights, Racial & Economic Justice
Court Cases: United States v. McIver
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.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Criminal Legal System, Racial & Economic Justice, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom, Speech, Privacy & Technology
Dec 15, 2025

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

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.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Racial & Economic Justice
Nov 13, 2025

NJ Advocacy Organizations Launch “People’s Agenda” To Pass Critical Social Justice Legislation in Lame Duck

An alliance of more than 30 advocacy groups say lawmakers must pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement
Nov 04, 2025

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Election of Mikie Sherrill as the Next Governor of New Jersey

In this moment of deep political division across the country, New Jersey voters showed the nation that our state is ready to push back against authoritarianism.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement
Sep 16, 2025

ACLU-NJ Launches Vote Your Values Initiative to Increase Voter Engagement in New Jersey Elections

The ACLU of New Jersey today announced the launch of its Vote Your Values initiative, a new portfolio of work to increase civic engagement and voter participation in state elections by engaging communities on the issues that impact their lives.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement
Jun 25, 2025

ACLU-NJ Responds to Arraignment of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver

The arraignment of Congresswoman McIver is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Immigrants' Rights
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.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Immigration Enforcement & Detention
Mar 03, 2025

Good Government Leaders Condemn Politically Motivated Attacks on Attorney General Matthew Platkin

70 civic leaders from across New Jersey called on Governor Murphy and state lawmakers to reject politically motivated attacks against Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement