Reimagining Our Prison Systems
While New Jersey has reduced its prison population by more than 50 percent since 2011, mass incarceration remains a pervasive issue that disproportionately impacts people of color.
Past Events
2025 Working Summit
Over the last twenty years after the LAN Foundation's first summit in 2003, New Jersey has achieved major criminal justice reforms, including police licensing, mental health teams, use of force directives, no-cost public defender services, sentencing reforms, cannabis legalization, bail reform, a
January 8, 2025
State of Protection: Strengthening New Jersey’s Rights in Immigration, Healthcare, Environment, and Law
On Thursday, December 19, Senator Andrew Zwicker will moderate a panel discussion to explore how we can strengthen New Jersey’s laws and services to ensure they remain fair and inclusive for all.
New Jersey Clemency Briefing for Attorneys
The ACLU-NJ will host a virtual clemency briefing for attorneys to outline the clemency process in New Jersey, including who is eligible for expedited review and how to make the strongest case for clients. CLE available.
People's Hearing on Ballot Design
Join the ACLU-NJ, Working Families Party, and partners for a People’s Hearing on Ballot Design, a virtual event dedicated to exploring the critical role of ballot design in ensuring fair and accessible elections.
Halloween Democracy Fest
Join the NJVRA Coalition for a Halloween Democracy Fest on October 28!
The State of Solitary in New Jersey: NJPJW Report Release
Join NJ Prison Justice Watch and its member organizations for the release of the State of Solitary in NJ report. This report contains testimonies of solitary confinement, despite the passage of the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act (ICRA) in 2019.
Constitution Day: Hope as a Policy Priority - Exploring What's at Stake Ahead of Nov. 5th
On September 17, join the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) for a lively conversation between two of the brightest minds on the frontlines of democracy focused on the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary moment — including voting rights, reproductive freedom,
Tracing the Path of Voting Rights: Past, Present, and Future
"Tracing the Path of Voting Rights: Past, Present, and Future" will examine the status of voting rights, including New Jersey election law and voter protections provided by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and explore ways to safeguard and enhance access to the polls.
John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action: The Promise of the VRA for New Jersey
Join a webinar to commemorate the late Congressman John Lewis and to learn more about the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act.