Press Releases - Page 4 of 68 - ACLU of New Jersey

Apr 03, 2025

Neha Raval Elected to ACLU of New Jersey Board of Trustees

Neha Raval, accomplished strategist in non-profit management, brings years of policy experience to the ACLU-NJ.

Apr 01, 2025

In Big Win, Court Rules Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuit Should Move Forward in New Jersey

This important decision comes after ICE sent Mr. Khalil to a detention facility in Louisiana, almost 1,500 miles away from his family.

Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression, Immigrants' Rights

Mar 25, 2025

ACLU-NJ Joins Mahmoud Khalil’s Legal Team Following Case Transfer to District of New Jersey

The ACLU of New Jersey today announced it will join the legal representation team of Mahmoud Khalil following the transfer of his case to the District of New Jersey.

Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression, Immigrants' Rights

Mar 24, 2025

ACLU-NJ Statement on Passage of S3507/A4652

S3507/A4652 is overbroad, vague, and risks undermining fundamental freedoms protected under the First Amendment, including the right to protest and assembly.

Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression, Criminal Legal System

Mar 18, 2025

ACLU-NJ Responds to Grand Jury’s Refusal to Indict in Killing of Najee Seabrooks by Paterson Police

Najee Seabrooks should be alive today. We’re deeply disappointed that no police officer will be held accountable for his killing in a court of law.

Issue Areas: Police & Law Enforcement

Mar 12, 2025

ACLU-NJ and Partners Send Letter to All NJ School Districts Detailing Legal Rights of Immigrant Students

Public school administrators have the duty to educate all students, and the power and responsibility under the U.S. Constitution and state law to protect the rights of their students. New Jersey schools have an obligation to ensure that all students feel welcome, regardless of immigration status.

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Students' & Youth Rights

Mar 03, 2025

Good Government Leaders Condemn Politically Motivated Attacks on Attorney General Matthew Platkin

70 civic leaders from across New Jersey called on Governor Murphy and state lawmakers to reject politically motivated attacks against Attorney General Matthew Platkin.

Issue Areas: Democracy & Civic Engagement

Feb 27, 2025

ACLU-NJ Statement on ICE Contracting Delaney Hall for Immigration Detention

"“The planned opening of Delaney Hall as a private immigration detention facility presents a serious threat to New Jersey’s immigrant communities and is one of the largest immigration detention contracts our state has ever seen."

Issue Areas: Immigration Enforcement & Detention

Feb 25, 2025

ACLU-NJ Calls for FY26 State Budget that Prioritizes Equity and Justice

The ACLU of New Jersey today urged Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature to prioritize equity and justice for all New Jerseyans in the 2026 fiscal year budget.

Issue Areas: Racial & Economic Justice

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