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.

ACLU-NJ Responds to Arraignment of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver

The arraignment of Congresswoman McIver is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding.

Mahmoud Khalil to Be Freed From Detention, Reunite With Wife and Son as Case Proceeds

Targeted by Trump administration for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights, Mr. Khalil can go home to his family in New York after over three months in detention in rural Louisiana.

ACLU-NJ Responds to New Jersey Supreme Court’s Decision in Appeal of Charles Kratovil

The ACLU-NJ respects the purpose behind Daniel’s Law to provide protection for our public servants.

Mahmoud Khalil Renews Request for Immediate Release from Illegitimate ICE Detention

Mahmoud Khalil’s legal team wrote the court today asking for his immediate release on bail, or, at a minimum, to order his return to New Jersey.

In Big Win, Court Finds There’s No Legitimate Basis for Continued Detention of Mahmoud Khalil

The judge gave the government 40 hours to appeal the decision before Mr. Khalil must be released.

ACLU-NJ Responds to Federal Indictment of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver

The indictment of Congresswoman McIver by the U.S. Department of Justice is an outrageous and unprecedented escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding.

Donna Leonard Joins the ACLU of New Jersey Board of Trustees

Donna Leonard is a longtime development executive who brings years of fundraising experience to the ACLU-NJ

Mahmoud Khalil Submits Extensive New Evidence Detailing Widespread Irreparable Harm from Rubio Determination and Continued Louisiana Detention

In new filings, Mr. Khalil further disproves government claims, underscores that DHS abandoned so-called "misrepresentation" allegations in closing arguments in immigration court this week

Court Finds Trump’s Use of Obscure Immigration Law Provision to Detain Mahmoud Khalil Likely Unconstitutional

Court requests additional information before final ruling on preliminary injunction