No one — regardless of their immigration status — should fear accessing health care, education, and other vital public services. Thank you Senator Johnson and Assemblywoman Park for championing the #ImmigrantTrustAct, which will create vital protections for immigrant communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAqBQi7D
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The ACLU of New Jersey has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all since our founding in 1960. Our mission is to preserve, advance, and expand the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions in courts, in the legislature, and in our communities. We strive to be anti-racist and are actively committed to advancing racial justice for the people of New Jersey. We are a non-partisan organization that operates across political, legal, and cultural fronts to bring about change and build a more equitable society.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS. 🗳️ ✅ 📅 There are less than 30 days before the 2024 Election. Make your voting plan today: https://lnkd.in/e_uXqHfS
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Yesterday, we stood with lawmakers and advocates from across the state to call for a stronger, fairer, and more welcoming New Jersey for all people – regardless of immigration status. We’re urging NJ lawmakers to pass the Immigrant Trust Act (ITA). The ITA will ensure that individuals can access vital public services and resources without fear that their sensitive information will be disclosed to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without a warrant, limit New Jersey’s involvement in the federal detention and deportation system, and try to limit harms to Black and brown New Jerseyans Until we pass the ITA, far too many immigrant New Jerseyans and their families will continue to live in fear that routine interactions with state and local government – be it registering for healthcare, reporting wage theft, or contacting law enforcement – will result in separation from their loved ones and deportation. As the federal government continues to expand immigration detention and new threats loom over our immigrant communities, passing the ITA is more urgent than ever. Take action now: https://lnkd.in/ed2P6Pts
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Protecting student safety means creating a supportive learning environment, not increasing their interactions with police and putting them at risk of being profiled. It has been a year since New Jersey passed its threat assessment bill, and our concerns on how it could harm students remain. In an open letter with the Education Law Center, we urged for amendments to better protect and support students. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewZNPmQr
Threat assessment teams required in NJ schools but impact hard to measure
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Trans students deserve to feel safe and supported in school. By rescinding Policy 5756, Edison Township is risking the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students and creating an unwelcoming environment, we said in a letter with Garden State Equality to Edison’s Board of Education. We urge Edison’s Board of Education to reinstate this policy immediately and remember their responsibility to protect all members of their school community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dstF_Beq
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It’s never too early to make your voting plan. Check our 2024 Election Guide for information on registering to vote, voting by mail, in-person during early voting, voting on Election Day, displaying political signs, and more! This election, we hope that racial and social justice, civil rights, and civil liberties are at the forefront of your mind as you cast your ballot. It’s time to vote like your rights depend on it. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_uXqHfS
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New Jerseyans need proven solutions to strengthen public safety, instead of harsher penalties for youth. “A4299/S3006 is yet another example of tough-on-crime policies that are misguided and harmful. It will only serve to further fuel mass incarceration by adversely affecting people who deserve systemic support, not punishment,” ACLU-NJ Deputy Policy Director Jim Sullivan told TAPinto Edison. We urge legislators to reject this bill and embrace data-driven solutions that will build a safer, more just future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eta8Eycu
Crime Bill Advocated by Mayor Joshi Passes Assembly, Creates Harsher Sentencing for Juveniles Who Commit Burglary
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School should be a safe space for ALL students, regardless of their identity. With Garden State Equality, we've sent a letter to the Plumsted and Edison school districts urging them to readopt Policy 5756, which helps to safeguard the well-being of LGBTQ+ students. Revoking Policy 5756 signals to LGBTQ+ students and families that schools may not be a safe and welcoming place for all, leaves school administrators and staff without clear guidance, and puts LGBTQ+ students at increased risk of bullying, harassment, and serious mental health struggles. All students have a right to feel safe, supported, protected, and welcome when they walk into school. We’re calling on all school districts across the state to prioritize protecting LGBTQ+ students.
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Police wield immense authority to detain, search, arrest, and use deadly force, but too often officers are not disciplined for misconduct, which disproportionately harms Black and brown communities. The New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General’s latest reports and recommendations underscore the need for the immediate and widespread implementation of reforms in police departments. “The Attorney General’s leadership in proposing additional mechanisms for accountability is a crucial step toward realizing the comprehensive change needed for New Jersey to build a fairer, more just future,” Amol Sinha said in the New Jersey Monitor. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5HuMCgD