Press Releases - Page 11 of 68 - ACLU of New Jersey

Nov 17, 2023

Members of the NJ Legislative Caucuses of Color Join Historic Discussion Hosted by the ACLU-NJ

The League of Municipalities panel brought together the Legislative Black Caucus, the Legislative Latino Caucus, and the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus for a historic conversation about developing a shared legislative agenda for racial justice.

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice

Nov 08, 2023

NJ Advocacy Organizations Hand-Deliver a Lame Duck Agenda to State Legislative District Offices

An alliance of eleven advocates and community leaders say it’s time for lawmakers to take action and pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state.

Oct 19, 2023

Leading Civic Leaders Address Threats to Democracy in NJ

New Jersey state advocates convened to sound the alarm of the threats to democracy and what can be done to protect the rights of New Jerseyans.

Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement

Oct 17, 2023

ACLU-NJ Responds to the U.S. Department of Justice Investigation of the Trenton Police Department

"We’re pleased that the Department of Justice has agreed to open a pattern or practice investigation, which is an important step toward holding officers accountable to the community they serve."

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Criminal Legal System

Sep 06, 2023

New Jersey Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Woman Previously Ordered to Stop Communicating About Her Religious Divorce and Asking Her Community for Help

A New Jersey appellate court reversed an unconstitutional trial court decision that prohibited a woman from speaking on social media about her desire to obtain a religious divorce from her husband, whom she described as abusive.

Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression, Religious Freedom

Aug 16, 2023

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Signing of Bill S3929/A5182

“The involuntary commitment bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature and signed today by Governor Murphy doubles the amount of time a person can be held in a hospital without their consent, significantly impacting peoples' access to liberty. New Jersey needs to improve access to quality care..."

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice

Jul 20, 2023

New Jersey Public Health Experts Call on the State to Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Harm Reduction Programs

The New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council Held A Listening Sessions To Gather Public Input on Distributing Opioid Settlement Funds

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

Jul 20, 2023

ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha Receives National Public Interest Award from the South Asian Bar Association of North America

The award recognizes an individual or organization that has shown a deep commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the South Asian community, the general public, and society.

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice

Jun 28, 2023

ACLU of New Jersey Releases Report, Based on Newly Acquired Statewide Data, with Recommendations to End Mass Incarceration

“Decarcerating New Jersey: A Transformative Vision of Justice” outlines data-driven policy change, calls for the rejection of fearmongering, and details how NJ can continue to be a national leader in decarceration

Issue Areas: Decarceration, Racial & Economic Justice, Criminal Legal System

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