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.

March 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.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Democracy & Civic Engagement
Court Cases: Kim v. Hanlon
December 7, 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