ACLU of New Jersey

Voting rights are under attack. It’s time to pass the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act and protect voting rights, especially for our most vulnerable communities. Send a message to your lawmakers NOW: action.aclu.org/send-message/n…

The effort to strip the Attorney General's oversight of the New Jersey State Police undermines government accountability and civil rights. New Jerseyans – and all people who enter our state – deserve better. Read our full statement: aclu-nj.org/en/press-relea…

🌈 This June, we proudly honored queer resistance and joy. It’s as important now as ever before that we fight back, speak up, and boldly declare we all have the freedom to be. Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/news/pride-…

Come work with us! We’re hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant that will provide general support to the ACLU-NJ’s Administrative Department, as well as other office duties as needed. Learn more and apply: aclu-nj.org/en/jobs/admini…

Queer joy is an act of resistance.

Voting is a fundamental right in our democracy. We must fight against voter suppression and expand voting rights by passing the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act NOW. Send a message to your elected officials: action.aclu.org/send-message/n…

We've always been here — and we're not going anywhere

Today’s SCOTUS ruling emboldens the Trump administration’s unconstitutional attacks on birthright citizenship at the expense of immigrant communities. New Jersey must protect all our communities from these dangerous federal policies. Our statement: aclu-nj.org/en/press-relea…

We’re Hiring! We’re seeking a full-time Development Operations Coordinator who will be responsible for the operational, administrative, and logistic functions of the ACLU-NJ’s Development Team. Learn more and apply: aclu-nj.org/en/jobs/develo…

The Trump administration is targeting New Jersey for lawfully declining to carry out its anti-immigrant agenda. But the law is clear: cities and states have every right to focus on serving and protecting their communities. Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/news/new-je…

As abortion access is under attack across the nation, New Jersey must have the courage to protect it. Indifference is complacency. Inaction is complicity. We spoke with @NJMonitor and urged state lawmakers to expand abortion access for all. Read more: newjerseymonitor.com/2025/06/24/fed…

Today, we stood in solidarity with Congresswoman McIver to demand the government drops the outrageous and unprecedented charges against her. The Trump administration is attempting to silence opposition through fear – but New Jersey will not be intimidated by authoritarianism.

The arraignment of @RepLaMonica is a shameful escalation of the Trump administration’s intimidation campaign against those who refuse to do its bidding. We are calling for these outrageous and unprecedented charges to be dropped. Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/press-relea…

The Garden State needs a budget that protects the health, rights, and justice of all New Jerseyans. It's your LAST CHANCE to urge lawmakers to pass a budget that supports NJ values. Send a message NOW: action.aclu.org/send-message/n…

Three years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Abortion is still legal in New Jersey. We’ll always fight to defend it. Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/news/annive…

TOMORROW: Join us as we stand in solidarity with @RepLaMonica and demand that the outrageous and unprecedented charges against her are dropped immediately. We’ll be outside the Federal Courthouse in Newark at 9:30am. See you there.

To all trans youth: We’ll always defend your right to be yourself, no matter what.

The New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act is an opportunity to make the Garden State a national leader in protecting and strengthening voting rights. Tell your elected officials to pass the #NJVEANOW Take action: action.aclu.org/send-message/n…

We’re proud to share that ACLU-NJ Executive Director @AmolSinha and Campaign Strategist Ami Kachalia have been named to Insider NJ’s 2025 Policymakers Power List! Congratulations, Amol and Ami! We’re so grateful for your dedication to protecting and defending civil liberties.

We joined demonstrations across New Jersey for No Kings Day to protest the Trump administration’s abuses of power. We the people couldn’t be clearer: our country has no place for kings. 🚫👑 Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/news/americ…