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All of Us

Defending democracy requires all of us.
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Your New Jersey Election Guide

Questions about the 2026 General Election? We've got answers.
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I Am. You Are. We Are. Exhibition Opening

Nov 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
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New Jersey Workers Deserve More: Heat Standard Now!

Extreme heat is becoming the norm in New Jersey. It's time to protect workers and pass the Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program.

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ACLU-NJ Sends Letter to Ocean County Board of Elections Demanding it Cease Unlawful Mass Voter Challenge

The Board’s actions reflect a stark misunderstanding of the rules governing voter eligibility and offend the integrity of the democratic process.

ACLU-NJ Mourns the Loss of Longtime Legal Director Ed Barocas

Barocas served as the organization’s legal director from 2001-2018

In a Victory for Immigrants’ Rights, District Court Dismisses DOJ’s Challenge to Gov. Sherrill’s EO Limiting Use of State Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement

The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey today dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit against New Jersey and Governor Sherrill challenging Executive Order 12.