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 call 973-854-1707 or send an email to press@aclu-nj.org. Please include your name, your outlet, your contact information, details about your story, and deadline.
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Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
New Jersey Superior Court Rules to Protect Transgender Students, Supportive Parents, and Safe Schools in Forced Outing Cases
All students in our state deserve to feel safe, supported, and respected.
Jan 22, 2025
Jan 22, 2025
ACLU-NJ Statement on Passage of Laken Riley Act
The Laken Riley Act will separate people from their families and communities while enriching the private prison industry and laying the groundwork for President Trump’s extreme mass deportation agenda.
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
ACLU-NJ Statement on NJ Attorney General Filing Suit Defending Birthright Citizenship
New Jersey will not be intimidated by authoritarianism. Instead, our state will lead by example in defending civil rights and liberties for all who call it home.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
ACLU-NJ Statement on 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump
New Jersey will not be intimidated by authoritarianism. Instead, we will continue to lead the nation by example in defending and advancing fundamental freedoms.
Jan 16, 2025
Jan 16, 2025
New Board Member Elected to ACLU of New Jersey Board of Trustees
David Litt, bestselling author and former senior speechwriter for President Obama, brings deep experience to the ACLU-NJ.
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
ACLU-NJ Responds to Gov. Murphy’s 2025 State of the State Address
New Jersey has a powerful history of crafting ambitious public policy to build a better future. We will continue to work with Gov. Murphy and lawmakers at every opportunity to do exactly that.
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
100 Organizations Call for Immigrant Protections as Governor Issues Penultimate State of State Address
With less than a week until President Trump’s inauguration, immigration advocates issue letter calling for permanent protections and legal services defense
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 10, 2025
Jan 10, 2025
Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Support of NJ Attorney General’s Supersession of Paterson Police Department
The power of supersession is a necessary tool to promote accountability of police and is inherent to the authority of the NJ Attorney General as the state’s chief law enforcement officer.
Dec 16, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
ACLU-NJ Celebrates First Releases from State Prison Under its Clemency Project
The ACLU of New Jersey celebrates the announced release of three people from state prison as the first group to be granted commutations by Governor Murphy under the organization's Clemency Project, an initiative to encourage the use of categorical clemency for the release of groups of people.
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