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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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Apr 23, 2024
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.
Mar 29, 2024
Mar 29, 2024
ACLU-NJ Statement in Response to Preliminary Injunction Issued in Kim v. Hanlon
Use of unconstitutional “county line” ballots will be prohibited in upcoming primaries.
Court Cases:
Kim v. Hanlon
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
ACLU-NJ Files Brief Regarding the Constitutionality of Primary Ballot Design and County Line
The ACLU-NJ today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey that argues New Jersey’s system for designing primary ballots violates voters’ constitutional rights.
Court Cases:
Kim v. Hanlon
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Statement From ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha on Protecting Free Speech in Turbulent Times
Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Israeli hate must be denounced and combatted. We must also protect everyone’s right to free speech and the right to express unpopular political viewpoints.
Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19, 2023
Leading Civic Leaders Address Threats to Democracy in NJ
New Jersey state advocates convened to sound the alarm of the threats to democracy and what can be done to protect the rights of New Jerseyans.
Issue Areas:
Democracy & Civic Engagement
Sep 29, 2022
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.
Aug 02, 2022
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.
Jun 10, 2022
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.
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