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Jan 24, 2025

Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained

These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.

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Jan 22, 2025

Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained

A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law

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Jan 17, 2025

How to Take Action on Inauguration Day and Beyond

Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line. The ACLU’s guide helps to connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.

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Jan 8, 2025

Trump’s Remarks on Birthright Citizenship, Explained

The president-elect has said he intends to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that’s clearly unconstitutional.

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Dec 19, 2024

Championing Clemency in New Jersey: A Briefing for Attorneys

Our virtual panel discussion, “Clemency Briefing for Attorneys,” unpacked New Jersey's clemency process, discussed the opportunities created under Executive Order 362, and highlighted best practices for...

Dec 12, 2024

ACLU-NJ Member Spotlight: A Q&A with Lifelong Educator and Longtime ACLU-NJ Supporter Dr. James Gallagher

Dr. James Gallagher, a lifelong educator and longtime ACLU-NJ supporter, has always been guided by social justice principles. We spoke with Dr. Gallagher to find out more about what inspires his dedication...

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