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.

Jun 19, 2024

ACLU-NJ Applauds Gov. Murphy’s Historic Executive Order to Facilitate Categorical Clemency

The ACLU of New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy for today issuing an executive order creating an advisory board to review petitions for pardons and commutations, specifically expediting the process for people who meet specified criteria for consideration.
Issue Areas: Decarceration, Criminal Legal System, Racial & Economic Justice
Jun 05, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on Signing of OPRA Legislation

It’s shameful that despite overwhelming concerns from their constituents, lawmakers fast-tracked a bill that severely restricts access to government records and limits the public’s ability to hold elected officials accountable.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency, Free Speech & Expression
May 22, 2024

29 Advocacy Groups Publish Open Letter to New Jersey School Administrators Defending Students’ Right to Free Speech

The ACLU of New Jersey today, along with 28 advocacy groups from across the state, published an open letter to New Jersey school administrators reminding them of their responsibility to uphold students’ rights to free speech and free expression.
Issue Areas: Students' & Youth Rights, Free Speech & Expression
May 13, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on the Passage of S2930/A4045

Legislative leaders should be strengthening mechanisms for government transparency, not undermining them in backroom deals shielded from public scrutiny.
Issue Areas: Government Transparency
May 09, 2024

39 Advocacy Groups Send Letter to Legislature Opposing Politicized Process to Change Appellate Judicial Appointments

We're are calling on lawmakers to ensure any process to consider changing the current system for judicial appointments is transparent and includes public input. 
May 07, 2024

ACLU-NJ Sends Letter to Camden County Commissioners Defending Students’ Right to Free Speech

The ACLU of New Jersey today sent a letter to the Camden County Board of Commissioners reminding them of their responsibility to uphold students’ rights to free speech and free expression.
Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression, Students' & Youth Rights
Apr 30, 2024

ACLU-NJ & Partners to Host 2024 New Jersey Democratic Senate Primary Debate

Three Democrats running to represent New Jersey in the United States Senate will square off in a live primary debate at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at the South Orange Performing Arts Center .
Apr 25, 2024

ACLU-NJ Statement on Campus Free Speech and Protest

Free expression is central to productive dialogue and is a cornerstone of our democracy – colleges and universities must be committed to embracing and defending it.
Issue Areas: Free Speech & Expression
Apr 24, 2024

ACLU-NJ, Garden State Equality urge school districts to readopt policy to protect transgender students

The civil rights organizations sent letters to 16 school districts that recently revoked state Policy 5756, which provided vital information about how transgender students are protected under federal and state law.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights, Students' & Youth Rights