Research & Publications

In 2023, advocacy by the ACLU of New Jersey secured new protections for our most fundamental freedoms.

A3441/S1551 will give communities throughout the state the authority to put in place strong civilian complaint community boards to review the policies, practices, and actions of local police departments and officers.

"Policing the Pandemic: COVID-19 and Lockdown Enforcement in New Jersey" examines how policing practices and applications of COVID-19 related government restrictions and regulations had a disproportionate impact on communities of color across New Jersey.

No one should have to live in fear that routine interactions with public health, education, and safety agencies could lead to permanent separation from their loved ones.

The ACLU-NJ's 2023 election guide highlights our most pressing civil rights priorities to help you vote your values and to make sure elected officials – who have the power and responsibility to advance inclusive, meaningful change – are held accountable to their constituents.

Decarcerating New Jersey: A Transformative Vision of Justice includes newly acquired statewide data on incarceration and policy recommendations that can serve as a national model for decarceration.