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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Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
New Jersey Superior Court Rules to Protect Transgender Students, Supportive Parents, and Safe Schools in Forced Outing Cases
All students in our state deserve to feel safe, supported, and respected.
Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
ACLU Tells Governors, State Attorneys General, Legislators, and Mayors: Build a Firewall for Freedom to Protect Our Rights During the Second Trump Administration
The American Civil Liberties Union and dozens of state affiliates around the country are asking state and local officials to build firewalls for freedom that would protect fundamental rights from likely attacks during the second Trump administration.
Dec 09, 2024
Dec 09, 2024
ACLU-NJ Statement on the Signing of the Freedom to Read Act (A3446/S2421)
In enacting the Freedom to Read Act, New Jersey is living up to its values by protecting the fundamental rights to freely speak, think, read, and write – especially for those who are most vulnerable.
Apr 24, 2024
Apr 24, 2024
ACLU-NJ, Garden State Equality urge school districts to readopt policy to protect transgender students
The civil rights organizations sent letters to 16 school districts that recently revoked state Policy 5756, which provided vital information about how transgender students are protected under federal and state law.
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
ACLU-NJ Statement in Response to AG's Filing Seeking to Prohibit Implementation of Hanover Township Board of Education’s LGBTQ+ Parental Notification Policy
"We appreciate that the Attorney General and the Division of Civil Rights took swift action to prevent the implementation of a discriminatory and intrusive school policy. The rights of all students, including LGBTQ+ students, must be respected and protected."
Sep 02, 2021
Aug 29, 2019
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