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 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.

Aug 20, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Police Killing of Victoria Lee

The ACLU of New Jersey today published the following statement after the release of body camera footage from the police killing of Victoria Lee in Fort Lee. 
Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement, Racial & Economic Justice, Discrimination
Aug 07, 2024

On Behalf of Farmworker Advocates, ACLU-NJ, ACLU, and Seton Hall Center for Social Justice File Complaint Seeking to End Wage and Overtime Discrimination

The ACLU of New Jersey, the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, and the Seton Hall Law School Center for Social Justice today filed a complaint on behalf of CATA – a grassroots organization advocating to improve the working and living conditions of farmworkers.
Issue Areas: Discrimination, Racial & Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights
Jun 19, 2024

ACLU-NJ Applauds Gov. Murphy’s Historic Executive Order to Facilitate Categorical Clemency

The ACLU of New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy for today issuing an executive order creating an advisory board to review petitions for pardons and commutations, specifically expediting the process for people who meet specified criteria for consideration.
Issue Areas: Decarceration, Criminal Legal System, Racial & Economic Justice
Feb 27, 2024

The ACLU-NJ Calls on Gov. Murphy and Legislature to Build a Budget that Prioritizes Racial and Social Justice for all New Jerseyans

The ACLU of New Jersey today urged Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature to prioritize health, rights, and justice for all New Jerseyans in the 2025 fiscal year budget.
Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice
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
Feb 15, 2024

Public Health Experts Applaud Harm Reduction Investments in the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council’s First Round of Recommendations

New recommendations on how to use New Jersey’s share of opioid settlement funds were applauded by public health experts and civil rights leaders for their emphasis on expanding life-saving harm reduction services.
Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice
Jan 16, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Signing of Youth Alcohol Possession Legislation Following Conditional Veto to Remove Fines and Criminal Penalties

We are grateful that Gov. Murphy and the Legislature heeded the call of youth justice advocates across the state.
Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Students' & Youth Rights, Racial & Economic Justice
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
Jan 08, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on Youth Alcohol Bill Conditional Veto

Instead of pursuing punitive approaches to substance use, we encourage New Jersey lawmakers to invest in evidence-based public health responses that better protect the health and safety of youth and their families.
Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Students' & Youth Rights, Racial & Economic Justice