Interview: Amol Sinha, executive director, ACLU-NJ

The groups urge NJ Supreme Court to reject restoration of city control

Most lawmakers voted for substantial changes to public records law. All Assembly seats are on the ballot in 2025

Adeel Mangi would be the first Muslim American circuit court judge if confirmed

Discussion drew more than 100 leaders from a variety of municipalities and positions

But some critics fear what ‘tough-on-crime’ rhetoric could lead to

Amol Sinha of ACLU-NJ discusses acquittal of Wisconsin teen who shot and killed two men

But as long as decision-makers in police departments remain largely white, activists also say a more inclusive conversation can't take place

New language in a so-called cleanup marijuana bill that made its way through an Assembly committee on Friday downgrades possession to a civil offense for ...

By end of next year, all 38,000 officers in New Jersey will have to complete a two-day de-escalation training.

A pair of bills legalizing and decriminalizing recreational marijuana are now sitting on Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk to be signed into law.

AG issues new guidelines for prosecutors as lawmakers ready marijuana legislation after voters approved legalization

Lawmakers may yet need to figure out what it will look like, but a cannabis industry is coming to New Jersey soon. But if things ...

Social justice advocates say the bill won't raise the tax revenue expected, but will actually send the money to police departments.

Both supporters and opponents of legalizing marijuana agree that the biggest challenge will be trying to get creative and reach as many voters they possibly ...

Sen. Nellie Pou's bill would shorten the last year of a sentence for inmates serving their full term. The bill has bipartisan support and is ...

The state's top court holds the key to progress on civilian review boards.

An Atlanta police officer shot a man running away from a botched arrest attempt and killed him and the protesters torched a fast-food restaurant. In ...

Advocates say being able to drive legally is essential to those looking to get a job and build a life in New Jersey

The Senate passed the so-called dark money bill 31-0. The ball is now in Speaker Coughlin's court. However, the ACLU says if this bill becomes ...