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.

Jan 13, 2022

With Signing of Law Declaring Abortion a Fundamental Right, ACLU-NJ Issues a Call to Expand Access for All New Jerseyans

Governor Murphy today signed A6260/S49, which declares the right to abortion as part of a strong codification of the right to reproductive autonomy in the Garden State.
Issue Areas: Abortion Access, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom
Jan 10, 2022

ACLU-NJ Calls on Legislators and Governor Murphy to Go Beyond Declaring Right to Abortion and Expand Access for All New Jerseyans

The full New Jersey State Legislature will vote today on A6260/S49, a bill that would codify the existing right to abortion for New Jerseyans currently protected by state case law.
Issue Areas: Abortion Access, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom
Dec 21, 2021

National Groups Call on NJ Leadership to Pass Reproductive Freedom Act

With legislative session coming to a close, 17 national organizations pressure Senate President Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Coughlin to pass the Reproductive Freedom Act in its entirety.
Issue Areas: Religious Freedom, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom, Abortion Access
Dec 09, 2021

Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Vote Yes on the Values Act for a More Fair, More Welcoming NJ

The Values Act, A6222, prevents local resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement and strengthens the Immigrant Trust Directive to better protect Black and brown New Jerseyans.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights