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Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
ACLU-NJ Urges Summit City Council to Remove Ordinance Criminalizing Sleeping in Public Spaces from Consideration
In considering an ordinance that will impose fines and jail sentences on unhoused people sleeping in public spaces, the Summit City Council is perpetuating policies that are ineffective, inhumane, and immoral.
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Racial & Economic Justice
Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
Despite Lack of Evidence, Louisiana Immigration Judge Rules Against Mahmoud Khalil in Deportation Hearing
In a decision that appeared to be pre-written, an immigration judge ruled immediately after a hearing that Mahmoud Khalil is removable under U.S. immigration law.
Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Secretary of State Letter to Immigration Court Confirms Mahmoud Khalil Solely Targeted for Protected Speech in Support of Palestinian Rights
The Associated Press published the letter sent by Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the State Department’s case against Mahmoud Khalil, seeking his deportation from the United States.
Apr 08, 2025
Apr 08, 2025
ACLU-NJ Celebrates Second Round of Releases Under its Clemency Project
Today’s announcement marks 129 people granted clemency under Governor Murphy.
Apr 03, 2025
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
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.
Mar 25, 2025
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.
Mar 24, 2025
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.
Mar 18, 2025
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
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