ACLU-NJ, representing farmworkers and community organizations, filed a lawsuit in August 2024 and appeared in New Jersey Superior Court in March 2025 to challenge state wage and hour laws that exclude farmworkers from fair wages and overtime protections. The legal action argues that these exclusions are discriminatory and violate both the New Jersey Constitution and equal protection guarantees, aiming to secure fair labor standards for predominantly Hispanic agricultural workers.

ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha issued a stern statement condemning Donald Trump’s policies and promising to vigorously defend civil liberties in New Jersey. The statement recalled over 430 legal actions filed against Trump’s administration during his first term and signaled readiness to counter further authoritarian measures in his potential second term.

ACLU of New Jersey, along with the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project and the Seton Hall Law Center for Social Justice, filed a legal complaint on behalf of El Comité de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agrícolas (CATA). The complaint challenges New Jersey wage and hour laws that exclude farmworkers—predominantly Latiné and immigrant communities—from equal protection under the state constitution, arguing that these exclusions perpetuate discrimination.

The ACLU-NJ issued a press release urging Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature to prioritize social justice in the 2025 fiscal year budget. The organization calls for increased funding for reproductive rights, reinvestment of cannabis revenue in historically harmed communities, expanded legal representation for tenants in eviction cases and for immigrants facing detention or deportation, as well as the permanence of the corporate business tax surcharge.

ACLU of New Jersey has launched an initiative to counter book bans and censorship attempts that seek to marginalize diverse voices. The campaign emphasizes the protection of civil liberties and free thought while urging community participation to identify censorship attempts in local libraries and schools.

ACLU of New Jersey joined other advocacy groups in urging legislative amendments to a controversial campaign finance bill approved by the New Jersey Senate. The group warned that increasing contribution limits and weakening oversight mechanisms could undermine electoral transparency and accountability.

The article details a judicial decision that denied preliminary injunctive relief for NEA funding restrictions imposed on arts organizations, a move seen as a setback to censorship efforts targeting projects deemed to 'promote gender ideology'. ACLU officials emphasized the importance of upholding free speech and protecting marginalized voices, including trans and nonbinary artists.

The ACLU of New Jersey issued recommendations urging the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to adopt final regulations that prioritize racial and social justice in the cannabis marketplace. The proposals call for dedicated funding, technical assistance, fee waivers, mentorship programs, and data privacy protections to empower communities historically harmed by cannabis prohibition.