Press Releases - Page 14 of 68 - ACLU of New Jersey

Oct 31, 2022

Immigrants Gather in Trenton For National Immigrants Day

New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice (NJAIJ) hosted a Trenton Day of Action in commemoration of National Immigrants Day, which celebrates immigrant contributions and marks the anniversary of the Statue of Liberty’s construction.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Sep 29, 2022

ACLU-NJ Statement on Confirmation of Matthew J. Platkin as New Jersey Attorney General

Following a vote in the New Jersey State Senate confirming Matthew J. Platkin as New Jersey’s next attorney general, Amol Sinha, Executive Director of the ACLU of New Jersey, issued the following statement.

Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Police & Law Enforcement

Sep 19, 2022

Lowenstein Center for the Public Interest Posts FAQs on Reproductive Rights and Launches Helpline in New Jersey

The ACLU of New Jersey is partnering with Lowenstein Sandler and others to provide legal support for people accessing or providing abortion care in New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Abortion Access, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom

Aug 16, 2022

ACLU-NJ Issues Recommendations to Create an Inclusive Cannabis Industry, Urges CRC to Prioritize Equity in Adopting Final Regulations

The ACLU of New Jersey today issued recommendations for creating an inclusive and accessible cannabis marketplace and urged the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) to adopt final regulations that prioritize racial and social justice.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

Aug 15, 2022

In Victory for Free Speech, NJ Superior Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Adam Gordon, Represented by the ACLU-NJ

In a victory reaffirming freedom of speech and rights protected by the First Amendment, Fair Share Housing Center Executive Director Adam Gordon has won the dismissal of defamation and conspiracy claims that were brought by former Cape May City Manager Jerome Inderwies.

Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression

Aug 02, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Launches Automated Injustice Project to Investigate Effect of Government Algorithms

The ACLU of New Jersey today launched the Automated Injustice Project to investigate how the state government’s use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and automated decision systems affect the rights of all New Jerseyans.

Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Speech, Privacy & Technology

Jul 21, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Statement on Signing of Police Licensure Bill into Law

After nearly 20 years of advocacy on the issue, the ACLU of New Jersey today praised the signing of legislation to establish a licensure program requiring that a person holds a valid, active license to be employed as a law enforcement officer in New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement

Jun 24, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Responds to U.S. Supreme Court’s Devastating Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

As anti-abortion politicians plan to push a nationwide ban, NJ has taken important steps to protect reproductive autonomy by passing the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act – but much more is needed to expand access to abortion in New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Abortion Access, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom

Jun 10, 2022

Activists, represented by the ACLU-NJ, Win Dismissal of Order Restraining Protests Outside County Executive’s House

Representing protesters in a lawsuit brought by the Hudson County Executive, the ACLU of New Jersey today won dismissal of an initial order imposing strict limitations on their right to protest.

Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Free Speech & Expression, Speech, Privacy & Technology

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