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.

Apr 23, 2024

More than 50 Groups Urge New Jersey to Expand Jury Service to People with Criminal Convictions

The Jury of Us coalition sent a letter today to Governor Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin urging them to support the passage of A834/S292 without any carve-outs to end prohibiting people with criminal convictions for life from serving on juries.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Criminal Legal System, Decarceration
Feb 22, 2024

ACLU-NJ Announces the Launch of The Clemency Project

Governor Murphy has said categorical clemency will have “revolutionary” impact on the state’s criminal legal system
Issue Areas: Decarceration, Racial & Economic Justice, Criminal Legal System
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
Mar 18, 2022

ACLU-NJ Statement on Additional Early Releases under Public Health Emergency Credit Law

As a result of the Public Health Emergency Credit Law and the legal advocacy that preceded it, more than 8,200 people will be released early from prison and jail.
Issue Areas: Decarceration