ACLU of New Jersey

Early voting is open! You can vote early in person from October 24 to November 1. Early voting locations will be open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday. Learn more: aclu-nj.org/vote

Planning to vote by mail? Don’t forget to return your ballot! Ballots are due no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. Learn more about voting by mail ⤵️ aclu-nj.org/vote

TOMORROW: We’re joining partners for a debate in CD-11. Come hear from candidates directly on the issues that matter most to you. Learn more and register ⬇️

TOMORROW: Experts from the ACLU State Supreme Court Initiative will be at Rutgers’s Center for State Constitutional Studies in📍 Camden for "State Judiciaries: Influential Voices in the Democratic Conversation.” Don’t miss it! https://bit.ly/4AJvujs

Every Election Day, some NJ voters arrive at their polling place only to learn their names are missing from the poll book. Voters who find themselves in this position have options – learn more to make sure your voice is heard.

We're at @hcdnnj.bsky.social's Under One Roof Annual Conference and Membership Meeting today! Reminder: Housing is a human right. ACLU-NJ Political Director John Butler is speaking about NJ's response to federal attacks on housing.

On 11/17 please join us at Express Newark to celebrate the opening of “I AM. YOU ARE. WE ARE. FREE TO SPEAK. PROTEST. DISSENT,” a joint exhibition between the ACLU of New Jersey and the Rutgers’s Design Consortium. This event is free and open to the public, with light bites and drinks. RSVP NOW ⬇️

Don’t forget to return your vote-by-mail application! All applications must be received by October 27. Questions? We’ve got answers ⤵️ https://www.aclu-nj.org/campaigns-initiatives/your-new-jersey-election-guide/

Early voting opens this Saturday 10/24 in NJ!! Make your voting plan now! Have questions? We have answers at www.aclu-nj.org/vote.

We’re hiring! We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative, and values-driven lawyer to become our next Deputy Legal Director. 8+ years of experience required; $165K; Hybrid (two days a week in our Newark office). Learn more and apply ⬇️

Did you know there are three ways to vote in the upcoming New Jersey General Election? ✅ Vote-By-Mail ✅ In-Person Early Voting, October 24 – November 1 ✅ On Election Day, November 3 Learn more in our 2026 Election Guide ⤵️

BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejected the Trump Administration’s request to cut off medical care for transgender people in federal prison. This ruling affirms that federal prison officials can’t deny transgender people essential health care.

The 2026 General Election is around the corner, and we need your help to mobilize NJ voters ahead of Election Day! Sign up to volunteer with us in-person or virtually this election season⬇️ Aclu-nj.org/GOTV2026

New Jersey can make communities safer and save at least $12.7 million a year by expanding holistic public defense to all 21 counties. www.njpp.org/publications...

The power of the people is at the polls and we are committed to ensuring EVERY voice is heard. That means before every election, we’re organizing communities across the state to ensure that all eligible voters can vote and that the will of voters is respected. Learn more⬇️

On 10/26, join experts from the ACLU State Supreme Court Initiative at Rutgers’s Center for State Constitutional Studies in📍 Camden for "State Judiciaries: Influential Voices in the Democratic Conversation.” Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4AJvujs

Next Monday, along with our partners, we’re bringing together the candidates for Congressional District 11 for a debate. If you live in CD-11, come hear from your potential representatives ahead of Election Day. Register now: https://www.aclu-nj.org/event/cd11-congressional-debate/

Flock isn't just selling cameras. It’s building a national surveillance network. They record where we were, when we were there, and over time can reveal our religious practices, medical visits, political activities, personal relationships, and daily routines. Take action at aclu.org/get-flock_out

Everyone in America has the right to move freely without being surveilled. But automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) track when and where every car drives past. They watch ALL of us, ALL the time. Send a message to your lawmakers NOW and urge them to ban ALPRs in NJ.

REMINDER: Being unhoused shouldn’t stop you from voting. We spent last Friday at Lincoln Park in Newark, helping our neighbors facing housing instability register to vote. Questions about voting while unhoused in New Jersey? We have answers ⬇️

Yesterday, we were in Trenton urging lawmakers to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties for all. We testified on the importance of restricting solitary confinement, reforming parole, and more – but our work isn’t done. Together, we can create a more just New Jersey. Join us ⤵️

Please join the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey for its 12th Annual Gala on 10/22 as they celebrate the organization’s work and honor leaders within the South Asian legal and business communities. ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha will be the keynote speaker.

TOMORROW: Join us for a virtual training to learn how to engage voters in your community and encourage them to make their voices heard in the upcoming election. Register here: https://www.aclu-nj.org/event/gotv-canvassing-virtual-training-2/

The power of the people is at the polls and we’re committed to ensuring every voice is heard this election season. TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in the 2026 General Election. Check your registration status and make a voting plan now.

TODAY is the last day to register to vote in New Jersey’s 2026 General Election. Check your registration and make your voting plan today. Questions? We've got answers ⤵️ https://www.aclu-nj.org/campaigns-initiatives/your-new-jersey-election-guide/

CD-11, this one's for you! We’ll be joining partners at St. Elizabeth University in 📍Morristown for a candidate debate in Congressional District 11. Learn more and register ⬇️ https://www.aclu-nj.org/event/cd11-congressional-debate/

Register to vote.

ICYMI: We filed suit on behalf of @lwvnj.bsky.social & three individual voters who have been unlawfully targeted by the Ocean County Board of Elections. The Board has discriminated against voters and put unconstitutional barriers in the way of their right to vote. This is voter intimidation.

CHECK 👏 YOUR 👏 VOTER 👏 REGISTRATION 👏 STATUS!!

We just filed the first lawsuit under the Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey. We will not let local, state, or federal officials infringe on NJans’ fundamental right to make their voices heard. We’re going to protect every New Jersey voter’s ability to cast their ballot on free and equal terms.

In order to vote in New Jersey’s upcoming General Election, you must be registered to vote no later than October 13. Questions? We've got answers ⤵️

Being unhoused shouldn’t stop you from casting your vote. Know your rights this election season and be prepared to make your voice heard. ⬇️