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.

June 30, 2026

ACLU-NJ Celebrates New Jersey Legislature’s Passage of John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act

The John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey will remove barriers to voting that disproportionally harm voters of color across the state, increase language access and assistance, and prohibit deceptive practices at the polls.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement
June 29, 2026

ACLU-NJ Celebrates Passage of New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act by Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

This critical legislation will remove barriers to voting that disproportionally harm voters of color across the state, increase language access and assistance, and prohibit deceptive practices at the polls.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement
May 21, 2026

ACLU-NJ Commends Passage of New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act by Senate Judiciary Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey, a bill that will protect and expand voting rights in New Jersey.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Racial & Economic Justice
April 29, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to SCOTUS Ruling That Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision

State leaders must immediately pass the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey to make voting freer and fairer in the Garden State.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement
April 6, 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
January 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
December 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
November 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
November 4, 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