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 Reports of Violence, Unrest at Delaney Hall

These events are directly related to rampant inhumane conditions inside the facility and the Trump administration’s refusal to dedicate appropriate resources for basic human needs like food and health care.

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Events at Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center

People detained at Delaney Hall are facing brutal and inhumane conditions. Their families and community members who are protesting their treatment, and the elected officials who are asking to inspect the facility, should not face pepper spray and rubber bullets for doing so.

Broad New Jersey Coalition Requests to Join as Friend of the Court in Support of Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement

Executive Order 12 is an appropriate and constitutional response to ICE's escalating and violent immigration enforcement tactics.

Over 120 Civil Society Groups Issue Travel Advisory for U.S. Ahead of FIFA World Cup

More than 120 civil society groups issued a travel advisory warning that people traveling for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could be at risk of serious rights violations

ACLU-NJ and Partners File Brief in Support of Rep. LaMonica McIver

The ACLU of New Jersey, the National Women’s Law Center, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund have filed an amicus brief in support of U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, who is facing federal charges stemming from a congressional oversight visit of Delaney Hall.

ACLU-NJ Celebrates Immigrant Protection Bills Signed Into Law

Gov. Sherrill today signed S3522/A4070 and S3521/A4071 into law, ensuring long‑overdue protections for immigrant communities in New Jersey.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU-NJ Responds to New Jersey Legislature’s Advancement of Critical Social Justice Legislation

We look forward to working with lawmakers to continue advancing legislation that better protects the constitutional rights of all New Jerseyans.

ACLU-NJ Responds to Lawsuit Seeking to Stop the Opening of Roxbury Immigration Detention Center

The planned immigration detention center in Roxbury, NJ is yet another example of the Trump administration's cruel mass detention and deportation agenda.

ACLU-NJ Calls for FY27 State Budget that Prioritizes Equity and Justice

The ACLU of New Jersey today urged Gov. Sherrill and the New Jersey Legislature to prioritize equity and justice for all New Jerseyans in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.