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May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Statement in Response to DOJ Lawsuit Targeting New Jersey Sanctuary Cities
For decades, courts have held that the Constitution prevents the federal government from commandeering state and local resources for federal purposes, including immigration enforcement
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
ACLU and ACLU of New Jersey React to Trump Administration’s Charges Against Congresswoman McIver
The Trump administration’s political charges against Congresswoman McIver is a method more suited for authoritarianism than American democracy.
Issue Areas:
Immigration Enforcement & Detention
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Response to Mayor Baraka’s Appearance in Federal Court
Mayor Baraka's arrest is part of the president’s shameful intimidation campaign against those who will not do his bidding.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 09, 2025
May 09, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to DHS Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
The arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka by the Department of Homeland Security is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against officials who refuse to do their bidding
May 08, 2025
May 08, 2025
Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction on Behalf of Rutgers International Students Targeted by ICE
The preliminary injunction granted today requires the government to fully restore the students’ records retroactive to the original date of termination and provides due process protections.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 08, 2025
May 08, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Conditional Veto of S3507/A4652
By conditionally vetoing this bill, we can now work to ensure that no New Jerseyan can be targeted by law enforcement for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech & Expression
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuit Can Move Forward in Federal Court, Judge Finds
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled today that Mahmoud Khalil can move forward with his lawsuit claiming the government is unlawfully detaining him for his political views.
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities, Officials Accused of Obstructing Law Enforcement
The Trump administration signed two new executive orders on April 28 that would target sanctuary cities and direct law enforcement to pursue legal action against state or local officials accused of “obstructing criminal or immigration law enforcement.”
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
ACLU-NJ and Partners File Suit to Safeguard Rights of Rutgers Students Targeted by ICE
The ACLU of New Jersey today filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six international students attending Rutgers University who have had their student status effectively terminated by ICE.
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