News & Commentary

We are mourning the recent passing of our longtime friend, Harold Janeway. A former state senator who dedicated himself to conservation and nonprofit leadership, Harold was a fervent civil rights supporter. His kindness, compassion and generosity has made a lasting impact on New Hampshire. Our deepest condolences to his wife Betsy, his children, and grandchildren.

Pop quiz. Who is the most powerful person in the criminal justice system?

The Border Patrol checkpoints on I-93 and across New England are unconstitutional – and we're asking the court to stop them from being conducted in New Hampshire immediately.

Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director

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The stories coming out of coronavirus-stricken prisons and jails across the country are tragic and chilling.

Directly after New Hampshire was placed under a state of emergency on March 13, 2020, we released recommendations that government officials and other decision makers must consider to achieve a fair and effective response to COVID-19. We know that viruses like COVID-19 do not distinguish between economic, immigration, or incarceration status—and so all people must be protected.

We're thrilled to have officially launched ACLU Voter 2020—a New Hampshire campaign to put civil rights front and center in this year’s election for governor. It’s about energizing you: the supporters of civil liberties, to mobilize and amplify civil rights in the electoral narrative and encourage candidates to take bold stances on protecting and defending civil liberties. 

Read below for more information on the ACLU Voter 2020 campaign, the Bill of Rights Reception, fighting for transgender lived equality, legislative update, reforming NH's criminal justice system, and more restrictive immigration rules.

We want to clear up a few things about what “bail reform” is, what it does, and why it’s important to all Granite Staters. Misinformation is being spread, and it’s vital that we discuss the facts.