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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Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
Assembly Committee Passes New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act
Passing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (NJVEA) will remove barriers to voting and ensure that all voters can make their voices heard.
Dec 04, 2024
Dec 04, 2024
Labor, Faith, Community Coalition Launches ‘Million Voters Project’ to Reach Working Class Voters Ahead of Critical N.J. Governor’s Race
The Project will be the largest non-partisan voter engagement program in state history and seeks to empower voters on the heels of fundamental ballot reforms.
Nov 06, 2024
Nov 06, 2024
ACLU-NJ Statement on 2024 Election of Donald Trump
We see the pain and despair felt in this moment – the ACLU-NJ and our partners are ready to do all we can to ensure communities thrive and democracy prevails.
Mar 29, 2024
Mar 29, 2024
ACLU-NJ Statement in Response to Preliminary Injunction Issued in Kim v. Hanlon
Use of unconstitutional “county line” ballots will be prohibited in upcoming primaries.
Court Cases:
Kim v. Hanlon
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
ACLU-NJ Files Brief Regarding the Constitutionality of Primary Ballot Design and County Line
The ACLU-NJ today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey that argues New Jersey’s system for designing primary ballots violates voters’ constitutional rights.
Court Cases:
Kim v. Hanlon
Dec 07, 2023
Dec 07, 2023
NJ Advocacy Organizations Rally at the State House to Press Legislators to Take up the People’s Lame Duck Agenda
An alliance of more than two dozen advocates and community leaders say lawmakers must take action and pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state.
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
New Jersey Election Protection Coalition Releases Report on 2020 General Election
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Nov 03, 2020
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