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.

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
Jun 26, 2023

Thrive NJ Coalition Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Dobbs Decision with Intersectional Action Alongside State Partners

A year after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, Thrive NJ Coalition joins The Alliance for Immigrant Justice for Trenton Takeover to advocate collectively for abortion access, language access, voting rights, and more. 
Issue Areas: Abortion Access, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom
Jun 26, 2023

For Final Week of Budget Negotiations, Immigrant Advocates Take over Trenton

New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice (NJAIJ), alongside 19 host and sponsor organizations, kicked off the final week of budget negotiations with a Trenton Takeover that brought together over 100 advocates, activists, and artists.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Language Access & Accessibility
Jun 23, 2023

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision

“One year ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time eliminated a federal constitutional right, the right to abortion. Overnight millions of people across the nation found their lives upended with the SCOTUS decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization."
Issue Areas: Abortion Access, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom
Jun 20, 2023

Public health & civil rights leaders condemn Senate passage of fentanyl penalty upgrade bill (S-3325)

Earlier today, the New Jersey State Senate approved a bill upgrading fentanyl penalties (S-3325) by a vote of 32-0. Policy experts issued the following statements.
Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice, Criminal Legal System