Press Releases - Page 2 of 15 - ACLU of New Jersey

Jan 12, 2024

ACLU-NJ Responds to Gov. Murphy’s Signing of Multiple Bills to Advance Racial and Social Justice

Following years of advocacy from the ACLU of New Jersey and community partners, Gov. Murphy today signed multiple pieces of legislation that prioritize racial and social justice.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Racial & Economic Justice, Police & Law Enforcement

Dec 07, 2023

NJ Advocacy Organizations Rally at the State House to Press Legislators to Take up the People’s Lame Duck Agenda

An alliance of more than two dozen advocates and community leaders say lawmakers must take action and pass critical legislation to ensure New Jersey is a more welcoming, equitable, accessible, and just state.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Racial & Economic Justice, Abortion Access, Voting Rights, Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Freedom, Government Transparency, Language Access & Accessibility, Police & Law Enforcement

Oct 17, 2023

ACLU-NJ Responds to the U.S. Department of Justice Investigation of the Trenton Police Department

"We’re pleased that the Department of Justice has agreed to open a pattern or practice investigation, which is an important step toward holding officers accountable to the community they serve."

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Criminal Legal System

Jun 08, 2023

New Jersey Appellate Division One of First Courts in Country to Rule on Constitutional Rights Related to Facial Recognition Technologies

The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey recently affirmed that New Jerseyans have due process rights when they are subjected to the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement.

Issue Areas: Speech, Privacy & Technology, Criminal Legal System, Police & Law Enforcement

Mar 27, 2023

ACLU-NJ Statement in Response to OAG Takeover of Paterson Police Department

"We hope that this process is a collaborative one that will help bring about trust and integrity to the Paterson Police Department, and safety from police violence for the people of Paterson."

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement

Mar 16, 2023

ACLU-NJ Statement in Response to the Release of Najee Seabrooks Body Camera Footage

The disturbing videos put out today reinforce a reality: deep investment in non-law enforcement first responses to mental health calls is an urgent and life-saving need.

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Criminal Legal System

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.

Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Police & Law Enforcement

Jul 21, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Statement on Signing of Police Licensure Bill into Law

After nearly 20 years of advocacy on the issue, the ACLU of New Jersey today praised the signing of legislation to establish a licensure program requiring that a person holds a valid, active license to be employed as a law enforcement officer in New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement

Jun 02, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Proposed Licensure Scheme for Law Enforcement Officers in NJ

After over a decade of advocacy on the issue, the ACLU of New Jersey today testified before the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee to urge lawmakers to strengthen the proposed licensure scheme for law enforcement officers in New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement

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