Victoria Lee should be alive. Police killings involving people experiencing mental health distress have become too familiar, especially in Black & AAPI communities. NJ must not wait any longer to prioritize humanity over punishment. Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/press-relea…

Rep. Pascrell was a real advocate and fighter for the people. My heart goes out to his family, his loved ones, and his beloved community of Paterson. May he rest in power.

That’s some POWER on the screen! Keep shining, KT! ACLU of New Jersey is buzzing with pride. So much love ❤️

Censorship attacks continue across the country & here in NJ. ACLU spoke with students from across the country about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder. Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/news/high-s…

When experiencing mental health distress, people should be met with community-led response teams, not law enforcement. "We need the Legislature to fully implement, fund and expand the Seabrooks-Washington bill," Jim Sullivan told CBS News. cbsnews.com/newyork/news/j…

There is virtually no regulation or oversight of law enforcement’s use of unreliable facial recognition technology. Not closing these gaps puts everyone at risk of wrongful arrest and prosecution. Learn more from Dillon? Reisman! @lonlon.bsky.social in New Jersey Monitor ⬇️ newjerseymonitor.com/2024/08/21/a-h…

Farmworkers in NJ are being denied the same wage protections as other workers in the Garden State. We’re fighting to change that. Read more about the lawsuit with Seton Hall Law & ACLU on behalf of C.A.T.A. in Gothamist. gothamist.com/news/njs-farmw…

The data is clear: a humane approach to immigration policy wins with voters regardless of party. We’re urging candidates to disrupt harmful narratives. It’s the right thing to do and it will win more votes. Hear more from Amol Sinha in The Star-Ledger. nj.com/opinion/2024/0…

To mark Overdose Awareness Week, we're elevating the voices of those most impacted by the drug war. Hear more from Caitlin O’Neill, Drug User Health & Liberation Strategist for NJ Harm Reduction Coalition: aclu-nj.org/en/news/its-pa…

Criminalizing drugs does not deter drug use or prevent overdose deaths. This Overdose Awareness week, hear from Ayesha Rogers, Outreach Worker for Newark Community Street Team, on the benefits of harm reduction programs. Read the full interview: aclu-nj.org/en/news/its-pa…

Trying to deter drug use and prevent overdose deaths by involving the criminal legal system only creates barriers to accessing education, healthcare, employment, housing, and more. Read our interview with Tonia Ahern, Community Coordinator for NCAAR - National Center for Advocacy & Recovery. aclu-nj.org/en/news/its-pa…

"Nos sentimos olvidados": trabajadores agrícolas luchan por sus derechos en EE.UU. ¿Cuáles son los planes de Trump y Harris para ellos? ✍🏻 Albinson tlmdo.co/4g1OOhD

"...García y miles de trabajadores agrícolas que pertenecen al Comité de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agrícolas, una organización de base que se ocupa de mejorar las condiciones de vida y laborales de los trabajadores agrícolas, presentaron una demanda...” buff.ly/4e5I2p5

"I had no real education on harm reduction for the first 10 years of my son using drugs. If I found new syringes, I threw them away thinking I was keeping him from using, not keeping him from harm." Hear more from Tonia Ahern NCAAR - National Center for Advocacy & Recovery ➡️ aclu-nj.org/en/news/its-pa…

The drug war has normalized punitive responses to those who use drugs, especially in communities of color. Decriminalization can change the way we respond and put the focus on providing resources and support. Read more: aclu-nj.org/en/drug-decrim…

The evidence shows that criminalizing drugs doesn't deter drug use or benefit public health. Ending criminal penalties for drug use is essential to stopping overdose deaths and providing support those who use drugs. #OverdoseAwarenessDay aclu-nj.org/en/drug-decrim…

When it comes to immigration and public safety, new ACLU data shows that despite all the fearmongering in American politics, voters want solutions that address the root causes of these issues – not calls for more punishment. Learn more: aclu-nj.org/en/news/what-v…

Our 2024 Election Guide is here! In every election, we make our voices heard by casting votes on the issues that define our lives. It's essential that we vote like our rights depend on it, because they do. This election, vote for your rights. Read more⬇️ aclu-nj.org/en/campaigns/y…

🚨BIG: immigrant, labor & legal aid orgs have filed an amicus brief challenging a recent court ruling that denies undocu workers the right to claim lost wages for work they’ve already performed. We urge the NJ Supreme Court to correct this harmful decision & protect all workers.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY #JerseyGayPride #LGBT jerseygaypride.com/pride-day-info