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 30, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

The ruling is a victory for immigrant communities that honors our nation’s promise: if you are born in the United States, then you are an American citizen.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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
June 25, 2026

New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Substance Abuse Recovery and Accountability Act to Strengthen Public Safety and Improve Supervision Outcomes

Broad coalition backs evidence-based legislation to prioritize treatment, reward success, protect basic due process, and focus supervision resources on real public safety risks
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal System
June 24, 2026

ACLU-NJ, Partners Respond to US v. Newark Ruling in Support of Community Trust Policies

U.S. District Court Judge Evelyn Padin dismissed the federal government’s lawsuit against four New Jersey cities over their policies that limit voluntary collaboration between municipal agencies and federal civil immigration enforcement.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
June 24, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to NJSC Ruling Applying Constitutional Safeguards to Use of Facial Recognition in Criminal Investigations

The NJSC's ruling in State v. Miles requires New Jersey law enforcement disclose information to defendants about the State’s use of facial recognition technology during criminal investigations.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal System, Speech, Privacy & Technology, Police & Law Enforcement, Privacy
Court Cases: State v. Miles
June 4, 2026

ACLU-NJ Applauds Proposed Increase in Funding for Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative

The $20.2 million allocation announced today represents the biggest increase in DDDI funding from one fiscal year to the next.
Issue Areas: Immigration Enforcement & Detention, Immigrants' Rights
May 30, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to Use of Force by New Jersey State Police Against Delaney Hall Protesters

New Jersey's response must prioritize the safety and well-being of people – not mimic the dangerous and overly militarized tactics of the federal government.
Issue Areas: Immigration Enforcement & Detention, Immigrants' Rights
May 28, 2026

ACLU-NJ Responds to Reports of Violence, Unrest at Delaney Hall

These events are directly related to rampant inhumane conditions inside the facility and the Trump administration’s refusal to dedicate appropriate resources for basic human needs like food and health care.
Issue Areas: Immigration Enforcement & Detention, Immigrants' Rights