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“One year ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time eliminated a federal constitutional right, the right to abortion. Overnight millions of people across the nation found their lives upended with the SCOTUS decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization."
Earlier today, the New Jersey State Senate approved a bill upgrading fentanyl penalties (S-3325) by a vote of 32-0. Policy experts issued the following statements.
The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey recently affirmed that New Jerseyans have due process rights when they are subjected to the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement.
"We appreciate that the Attorney General and the Division of Civil Rights took swift action to prevent the implementation of a discriminatory and intrusive school policy. The rights of all students, including LGBTQ+ students, must be respected and protected."
The ACLU-NJ, Thrive New Jersey coalition and advocacy groups joined 80 organizations in signing an open letter urging Governor Phil Murphy and legislative leadership to take immediate action to expand access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion care.
"The New Jersey Supreme Court hears cases that impact all New Jerseyans, especially the least powerful among us. If confirmed, we look forward to arguing before Mr. Noriega and the rest of the Supreme Court to continue that vital work."