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May 21, 2026
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.
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
ACLU-NJ Releases Report Analyzing Statewide Policing Data, Calls for Traffic Stop Reform
The report, New Jersey’s Road to Safety and Racial Justice: Reducing Non-Safety Traffic Stops, urges lawmakers to modernize the traffic code to increase public safety
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
Over 120 Civil Society Groups Issue Travel Advisory for U.S. Ahead of FIFA World Cup
More than 120 civil society groups issued a travel advisory warning that people traveling for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could be at risk of serious rights violations
Apr 06, 2026
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.
Court Cases:
United States v. McIver
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
ACLU-NJ Calls for FY27 State Budget that Prioritizes Equity and Justice
The ACLU of New Jersey today urged Gov. Sherrill and the New Jersey Legislature to prioritize equity and justice for all New Jerseyans in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
ACLU-NJ Files Amicus Brief in Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey
The ACLU of New Jersey today filed an amicus brief before the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court in Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey, a case that impacts racial justice and students’ rights.
Issue Areas:
Racial & Economic Justice
Court Cases:
Latino Action Network v. State of New Jersey
Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
NJ Superior Court Denies State’s Attempt to Dismiss Farmworker Complaint Seeking to End Wage and Overtime Discrimination
This decision is an important step forward for worker protections and immigrants’ rights in New Jersey.
Jan 20, 2026
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.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
ACLU-NJ Celebrates Final Round of Releases Under The Clemency Project
The ACLU of New Jersey celebrates Governor Murphy’s announcement today of 51 commutations and 97 pardons, including 16 of the ACLU-NJ's Clemency Project clients.
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