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The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice uses cutting-edge racial and social justice advocacy to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power — from the ground up — in New Jersey.

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How We Do It

Creating Economic Justice

Learn How We’re Making the Two New Jerseys One

Reforming Criminal Justice

Learn How We’re Transforming Our System

Strengthening Democracy & Justice

Learn How We’re Expanding Voting Access

Economic Injustice in New Jersey

$322,500 vs $17,700

Median Net Wealth Of White Families Compared To Black Families

Criminal Injustice in New Jersey

18 : 1

Ratio of Black to White Kids Locked Up

Voting Injustice in New Jersey

61%

Percentage of Incarcerated People Denied the Right to Vote Who Are Black (vs 15% Population)

Press Releases

Voting Rights Advocates Urge Gov. Sherrill to Reject Voter ID Laws in New Jersey

NEWARK – In response to recent statements from Gov. Mikie Sherrill, several voting rights advocates…
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Voting Rights Advocates Urge Gov. Sherrill to Reject Voter ID Laws in New Jersey

NEWARK – In response to recent statements from Gov. Mikie Sherrill, several voting rights advocates sent her a letter today calling for her to firmly…
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Institute Responds to Court’s Dismissal of Trump Administration’s Lawsuit to Seize New Jersey Voter Records

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice released the following statement today in…
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Institute Responds to Gov. Sherrill's Announcement of Software Error Causing Improper Registration of Thousands of Voters

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice released the following statement today in…
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Gov. Sherrill Signs John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey

TRENTON – Gov. Mikie Sherill today signed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act into…
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At the Institute, we work day in and out to Make the Two New Jerseys One.

We fight to create a state where everyone can thrive, including our Black and other residents of color.

Our record of success tells our story, but we can’t do this work without you.

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