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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Jun 02, 2022
Jun 02, 2022
ACLU of New Jersey Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Proposed Licensure Scheme for Law Enforcement Officers in NJ
After over a decade of advocacy on the issue, the ACLU of New Jersey today testified before the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee to urge lawmakers to strengthen the proposed licensure scheme for law enforcement officers in New Jersey.
Issue Areas:
Police & Law Enforcement
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
Social Justice Groups Object to Increasing Police Presence at NJ Schools in Wake of Texas Shooting
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, the ACLU of New Jersey, and the Education Law Center call for effective action over harmful knee-jerk reactions.
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
Civil Rights Leaders Say No to Increasing Law Enforcement Officers to Address Public Safety Concerns
Increased investments in law enforcement officers and surveillance technology do not improve public safety. Time and time again, history has shown us that increased funding to police harms communities of color the most.
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
Drug Reform Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Ensure Participatory And Transparent Allocation Process For Cannabis Community Reinvestment Funds
Abolish the Drug War Coalition rallies outside New Jersey State House to demand equitable allocation of funds to communities most harmed by cannabis criminalization
Issue Areas:
Drug Decriminalization
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
NJ Groups Petition State for Rules on District Use of School Security Aid
Student and civil rights organizations champion urgent need for SEL, restorative justice, and mental health supports in schools
May 05, 2022
May 05, 2022
Advocacy Groups Call for Increased Rental Assistance for Low-Income Households to Avoid Preventable Evictions and Continue COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
The ACLU-NJ joined 11 organizations in signing an open letter urging the NJ Legislature to allocate $500 million in rental assistance for low-income families in New Jersey.
Issue Areas:
Racial & Economic Justice
May 03, 2022
May 03, 2022
ACLU of New Jersey Responds to Leaked SCOTUS Draft Opinion That Would Deprive Half the Country of Reproductive Freedom
"The decision of when and whether to have a child is a fundamental human right, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s actions on Roe v. Wade threaten to upend core autonomy and privacy rights in many parts of our country."
Apr 20, 2022
Apr 20, 2022
On 420, the ACLU-NJ Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize Equity and Racial Justice in Cannabis Community Reinvestment
Implementation of cannabis legalization in New Jersey is at a pivotal moment as lawmakers have a short window between now and the end of June to create a framework for allocating community reinvestment dollars derived from the adult-use cannabis industry.
Issue Areas:
Drug Decriminalization
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
NJ's Failure to Follow Graduation Agreement Puts Diplomas at Risk for Thousands
High school seniors, school districts scrambling to file portfolio appeals
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