The acquittal last week of Kyle Rittenhouse — the teenager who shot and killed two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin during civil unrest last year — sparked protests around the country. In New Jersey, the acquittal is raising concerns about the quest for criminal and social justice reform in the state. Advocates worry about the precedent set by the verdict and what it means for New Jersey’s legislative and community efforts.
Amol Sinha, executive director of ACLU-NJ, discusses the verdict’s implications.
