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Dec 21, 2023

ACLU-NJ Statement on Lawmakers Passing S3954/A5610, Reinstating Fines for Youth Alcohol Possession

Instead of passing punitive and ineffective policies, New Jersey should be increasing its investment in public health solutions.

Issue Areas: Students' & Youth Rights, Racial & Economic Justice

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

Nov 17, 2023

Members of the NJ Legislative Caucuses of Color Join Historic Discussion Hosted by the ACLU-NJ

The League of Municipalities panel brought together the Legislative Black Caucus, the Legislative Latino Caucus, and the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus for a historic conversation about developing a shared legislative agenda for racial justice.

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice

Aug 16, 2023

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Signing of Bill S3929/A5182

“The involuntary commitment bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature and signed today by Governor Murphy doubles the amount of time a person can be held in a hospital without their consent, significantly impacting peoples' access to liberty. New Jersey needs to improve access to quality care..."

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice

Jul 20, 2023

New Jersey Public Health Experts Call on the State to Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Harm Reduction Programs

The New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council Held A Listening Sessions To Gather Public Input on Distributing Opioid Settlement Funds

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

Jul 20, 2023

ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha Receives National Public Interest Award from the South Asian Bar Association of North America

The award recognizes an individual or organization that has shown a deep commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the South Asian community, the general public, and society.

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice

Jun 28, 2023

ACLU of New Jersey Releases Report, Based on Newly Acquired Statewide Data, with Recommendations to End Mass Incarceration

“Decarcerating New Jersey: A Transformative Vision of Justice” outlines data-driven policy change, calls for the rejection of fearmongering, and details how NJ can continue to be a national leader in decarceration

Issue Areas: Decarceration, Racial & Economic Justice, Criminal Legal System

Jun 20, 2023

Public health & civil rights leaders condemn Senate passage of fentanyl penalty upgrade bill (S-3325)

Earlier today, the New Jersey State Senate approved a bill upgrading fentanyl penalties (S-3325) by a vote of 32-0. Policy experts issued the following statements.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice, Criminal Legal System

May 11, 2023

40+ Public Health, Recovery, & Racial Justice Orgs Oppose New Harsh Fentanyl Penalties (S3325)

Public health, recovery, and racial justice organizations sent a letter to the Senate Budget Committee, along with legislative leadership and Governor Murphy, urging them to oppose Senate Bill 3325, which proposes harsh new penalties for fentanyl.

Issue Areas: Drug Decriminalization, Racial & Economic Justice

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