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.

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
Aug 02, 2022

ACLU of New Jersey Launches Automated Injustice Project to Investigate Effect of Government Algorithms

The ACLU of New Jersey today launched the Automated Injustice Project to investigate how the state government’s use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and automated decision systems affect the rights of all New Jerseyans.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Speech, Privacy & Technology
Jun 10, 2022

Activists, represented by the ACLU-NJ, Win Dismissal of Order Restraining Protests Outside County Executive’s House

Representing protesters in a lawsuit brought by the Hudson County Executive, the ACLU of New Jersey today won dismissal of an initial order imposing strict limitations on their right to protest.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Free Speech & Expression, Speech, Privacy & Technology