Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to advocating for the justice & equality of Black Americans & resisting elected leaders’ deliberate abuse and neglect of our communities. His words hold true nearly 60 years later: Now is when we must act to fight injustice.

TOMORROW: Join us and People’s Organization For Progress at the Martin Luther King March of Resistance in Newark! 📅Monday January 19, 2025. 🕐12 Noon. 📍495 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Newark, New Jersey. More info: https://www.aclu-nj.org/event/martin-luther-king-march-of-resistance/

Secure your legacy, @govmurphy.bsky.social: sign the immigrant protections bill package now.

As ICE continues to terrorize our neighborhoods, we MUST defend our communities. That means making the immigrant protections bill package law in our state. Governor Murphy, sign these bills now. https://bit.ly/49UQjNv

@govmurphy.bsky.social must sign the immigrant protections bill package to ensure New Jersey resources are used to support and empower communities, not tear them apart. Take action and tell the Governor to sign these bills now. ⬇️⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sLcr4a

What happened in Delaware demonstrates exactly why we need the immigrant protection bill package signed into law. There’s no time to lose: @govmurphy.bsky.social sign these bills now.

Join us and People’s Organization For Progress at the Martin Luther King March of Resistance in Newark! 📅Monday January 19, 2025. 🕐12 Noon. 📍495 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Newark, New Jersey. More info: https://www.aclu-nj.org/event/martin-luther-king-march-of-resistance/

On Monday, NJ lawmakers passed a package of three bills that would protect our immigrant communities by limiting cooperation between ICE and state agencies. Now, we need @govmurphy.bsky.social to sign them into law. gothamist.com/news/nj-cons...

NEW: we are part of the 126 advocacy groups urging @govmurphy.bsky.social to sign the immigrant protections bill package into law. The Trump administration is brutalizing our communities with impunity. We must meet this moment by building a stronger, safer NJ for all.

Transgender youth deserve the opportunity to play sports with their friends like any other kid. That’s what we’re fighting for at the Supreme Court.

@govmurphy.bsky.social must sign the immigrant protections bill package to ensure New Jersey resources are used to support and empower communities, not tear them apart. Take action and tell the Governor to sign these bills now. action.aclu.org/send-message...

BREAKING: The Attorney General & the NJ Division on Civil Rights are suing the Clark Police Department for intentional discrimination & disparate impact policing against drivers based on race. Law enforcement must be held accountable for discriminatory and racist practices. https://bit.ly/3ZddcFE

BREAKING: An appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that had barred the Trump administration from detaining our client, Mahmoud Khalil. This ruling doesn't go into effect immediately, and we will use every legal avenue possible to keep him free.

The opinion is about a technical question — the core issue of whether Mahmoud's free speech rights were violated hasn't yet been decided by a court. Dissent can't be grounds for detention or deportation, and we'll keep fighting to uphold that core principle.

BREAKING: An appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that had barred the Trump administration from detaining our client, Mahmoud Khalil. This ruling doesn't go into effect immediately, and we will use every legal avenue possible to keep him free.

NJ has the opportunity to build a stronger, fairer, and more welcoming state, but we need @govmurphy.bsky.social to sign the immigrant protection bill package NOW. Send a message TODAY – there is no time to waste: action.aclu.org/send-message...

Becky Pepper-Jackson and every other trans youth in the nation deserve to play the sports they want to play and be their authentic selves. We'll defend that right every day of the year. 📍 SCOTUS

BIG NEWS: S2348/A4175 was signed into law this week, codifying the Attorney General’s Use of Force Directive! This is meaningful progress toward addressing police violence in the state. Read more: www.aclu-nj.org/press-releas...

Next week, Governor Murphy will leave office after eight years of historic achievements. While we haven’t always agreed with the Murphy administration, we are grateful for Gov. Murphy’s leadership and collaboration. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/n...

🚨 ACT NOW and text @govmurphy.bsky.social at (732) 605-5455: 📲 “The NJ Legislature made history by passing the immigrant protections package. But the safety of our communities can’t wait. Governor Murphy, sign these bills into law NOW.”

Over the last eight years, we’ve worked with @govmurphy.bsky.social to achieve extraordinary progress. NJ has reduced its prison population, advanced immigrants' rights, legalized cannabis, and much more. But the work isn’t finished yet. www.aclu-nj.org/press-releas...

The special election to fill Mikie Sherrill’s empty congressional seat will be held on April 16, 2026 and there are many people on the ballot. Join us and our partners on 1/15 at Caldwell University to meet the candidates! Find out more and register here⬇️ https://bit.ly/4qkGCxK

We're at the Supreme Court today defending trans kids' freedom to play the sports they love. Politicians are hoping to use this issue to legitimize their effort to push transgender people out of public life — we won’t allow it. This case is about more than a game.

In a MAJOR win for our immigrant community against Trump's abuses, the NJ legislature passed an immigrant protections package that: ✅ Protects privacy ✅ Protects due process rights ✅ codifies the 2018 Immigrant Trust Directive This is what leadership looks like!

HUGE NEWS: the immigrant protections bill package has passed floor votes in both houses and is heading to the Governor’s desk! We urge @govmurphy.bsky.social to pass these bills *as written* to better protect the constitutional rights of all New Jerseyans and make our state stronger and safer.

UPDATE: the immigrant protections bill package just passed the Assembly! Now it’s time for the Senate to do the same. Stay tuned for updates.

📍WE ARE IN TRENTON FOR THE FINAL VOTE ON THE IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS PACKAGE! 💥Our powerful coalition has PACKED the Senate + Assembly chambers to show legislators that we are HERE. New Jerseyans need protections now! Our data, communities and trust depend on it. #njforall

As Governor Murphy prepares to leave office, he’s leaving a legacy. “He is among the top when it comes to civil rights and civil liberties issues,” ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha told NJ Spotlight News. But we have critiques too. Read more: www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/big-...

URGENT: legislators are voting on the immigrant protection bill package TODAY. Take action now and tell your lawmakers to vote YES for a stronger and safer state for all. action.aclu.org/send-message...

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Richard Codey, a dedicated public servant who has left a lasting legacy on the state of New Jersey. Our hearts are with his family and friends. www.nj.com/politics/202...

BREAKING: Gov. Murphy has signed an executive order to restore jury service eligibility to hundreds of thousands of people with criminal convictions. https://www.aclu-nj.org/press-releases/aclu-nj-applauds-executive-order-expanding-jury-service-eligibility-to-people-with-criminal-convictions/

BREAKING: the Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Appropriations Committee have passed the immigrant protection bill package. Read our statement: https://www.aclu-nj.org/press-releases/aclu-nj-responds-to-committee-passage-of-immigrant-protection-bill-package/

It’s a BIG DAY in 📍Trenton. We’re in the final stretch of this lame duck session, and there are several critical bills that will be heard. Here's what on the agenda:

We condemn ICE's killing of a Minneapolis woman today and call on federal agents to withdraw from Minnesota immediately. This tragedy is further proof that ICE is out of control, endangering our communities, and must end its lawless operations before anyone else is brutally hurt or killed.

The ACLU of Minnesota is devastated by this morning’s news that ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the shooting.

🚨URGENT: A6206/S5000 has passed the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness committee. We need the Senate to hear this bill before this lame duck session is over. Take action now to ensure we can keep working toward repairing NJ's parole system: action.aclu.org/send-message...

New Jersey is at its best when ALL people – regardless of immigration status – are able to fully participate in their communities without fear. This bill package will help build a stronger & fairer New Jersey. https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/01/05/nj-bills-immigrants-federal-agents/

UPDATE: A6308, A6309, and A6310 have passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee! We're one step closer to a #NJforALL. But the work doesn't stop here. We still need to get these bills through Senate Committee and a floor vote.

📣 “For so many of us, the harms of the past year are NOT theoretical. These bills ensure that NJ resources are used to support our communities, not tear them apart.” 💥 - Ami Kachalia of @aclu-nj.org

🚨 We have filled 3 ROOMS at the Statehouse with voices of support for bills A6308, A6309, and A6310 💥 Our coalition is saying it loud and clear: we need these protections so that ALL New Jerseyans feel safe in the Garden State 🗣️

📍 HAPPENING NOW: Our coalition is packing Trenton to ensure our communities are safe and supported across the Garden State. Together, we are building a #NJforALL 💥 Stay updated on the live testimony in the 🧵 ⬇️

🚨UPDATE: A6206 passed through the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee! Tell your lawmakers to vote YES on A6206/S5000 and ensure that technical parole violations do not automatically lead to reincarceration: action.aclu.org/send-message...

It’s a busy day in Trenton! We’ll be supporting the following bills: A4463 – Brings incarcerated elders home. ACLU-NJ will be submitting a slip of support.

TODAY: we're in court arguing in support of New Jerseyans' right to access public records under the Open Public Records Act. Watch live at 10:00 a.m.: https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/supreme/supreme-court-webcast

ICYMI: In response to recent executive orders targeting transgender, gender expansive, and intersex people, we created a resource to help New Jerseyans know their rights and navigate the evolving federal landscape. Learn more about your rights: https://bit.ly/4j3VEoF

New Jersey law makes it extremely difficult for people on parole to succeed after release and remain out of prison. It’s past time for that to change. A6206/S5000 will get us closer to repairing NJ's parole system. Learn more and take action: https://bit.ly/44wS9kO

By passing the People's Agenda, we get closer to an accessible, affordable, safe, and welcoming Garden State that prioritizes racial and social justice. Learn more about the People’s Agenda and take action now: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/pass-peoples-lame-duck-agenda

New year, same us✨😎 Here are our resolutions for 2025 ⬇️

The New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act (S3009/A4083) has stalled before the Legislature since its reintroduction over a year ago. It’s time for action! Send a message to your lawmakers and urge them to pass the NJVEA now. https://action.aclu.org/send-message/nj-njvra-25

This lame duck session, the NJ Legislature has a critical opportunity to provide much needed infrastructure, support, and change to the people who call the Garden State home. Tell your lawmakers to pass the People's Agenda NOW. https://action.aclu.org/send-message/pass-peoples-lame-duck-agenda