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 here. Please include your name, your outlet, your contact information, details about your story, and deadline.

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ACLU-NJ Statement on the Police Killing of Victoria Lee

The ACLU of New Jersey today published the following statement after the release of body camera footage from the police killing of Victoria Lee in Fort Lee.

August 20, 2024

On Behalf of Farmworker Advocates, ACLU-NJ, ACLU, and Seton Hall Center for Social Justice File Complaint Seeking to End Wage and Overtime Discrimination

The ACLU of New Jersey, the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project, and the Seton Hall Law School Center for Social Justice today filed a complaint on behalf of CATA – a grassroots organization advocating to improve the working and living conditions of farmworkers.

August 7, 2024

Thrive New Jersey Coalition Applauds the Introduction of the Reproductive Freedom and Health Equity Bill Package

The Reproductive Freedom and Health Equity Bill Package protects patients and providers, supports bodily autonomy, and proactively modernizes and codifies various elements of reproductive health care access and provision in New Jersey.

June 24, 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.

June 19, 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.

June 5, 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.

May 22, 2024