New Jersey Citizen Action

70+ orgs & 500+ individuals signed a petition to Reps. Tom Kean, Jeff Van Drew, Chris Smith, calling for an end to systemic abuses and constitutional violations by ICE & CBP.NJCA staff, local activists, & partner org. HPAE hand delivered the petitions to the offices. njcitizenaction.org/ice-petition

We’re hiring!

NJCA is seeking an experienced fundraiser to grow our grant portfolio, expand individual and online giving, plan fundraising events, and serve on our Leadership Team.

Send your resume and cover letter to Jobs@njcitizenaction.org. For more info, visit www.njcitizenaction.org/apply

We applaud Governor Sherrill’s launch of an online portal that allows the public to see exactly where state funding goes, and for her continued commitment to a budget process that is fair, transparent & allows everyone to give timely input. Read full statement: www.njcitizenaction.org/state_budget

We’re calling on Congress, especially Reps. Tom Kean Jr., Jeff Van Drew, and Chris Smith to stop abuses and restore constitutional protections.

We’re asking for due process, no racial profiling, and the protection schools & hospitals.

Take action today: njcitizenaction.org/petition

Trump's government has protected and pardoned criminals while violating the human and civil rights of countless innocents and alienating our allies across the globe. Congress and SCOTUS must act to rein this President in.

The people have arisen in protest at unprecedented levels. We are doing our part. Now do yours. The Trump administration has undermined our democracy and the rule of law and drained our public resources while enriching Trump's family members, friends, business partners, and fellow billionaires.

The only important question tonight is what are Congress and SCOTUS going to do about this President and his attacks on our values, democracy and the American people? What will they do to restore law and order, and hold criminals accountable once again?

New Jersey housing market: High property taxes, prices — and still buyers The median price of a home in the Garden State last year was more than $500,000, recent data shows.

The cost of homes for purchase is so high that even when people are creditworthy and have down payment assistance or have down payment on their own, they can’t afford the properties that they want to purchase. -- NJCA's Beverly Brown Ruggia

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Governor not ruling out cuts to Stay NJ tax relief program, treasurer says • New Jersey Monitor Cuts to Stay NJ are on the table as Gov. Mikie Sherrill weighs methods to close New Jersey's $1.5 billion structural deficit.

StayNJ must work for the seniors who need it most. For older adults living on fixed and very limited incomes, every dollar matters. This program should be revamped and implemented with them at the center.

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14 takeaways from Analilia Mejia’s stunning win - New Jersey Globe When the New Jersey Globe ran a story in June 2025 about who might replace Mikie Sherrill, then the newly anointed Democratic nominee for governor, in the

"...Mejia is the first member of the delegation, and one of the first New Jersey politicians period, to be a product of the movement that’s reshaping state politics."

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In an incredibly tight contest, CD11 voters proved the power of grassroots democracy. Analilia Mejia is the leader they chose to stand up for working people and put communities first! We congratulate Mejia on her win and look forward to working with her! www.njcitizenaction.org/statement_on...

Pushing for reforms, Democrats to block ICE, homeland security funding | NJ Spotlight News NJ groups say actions fall short as mass deportation efforts escalate

“Our country should have immigration enforcement, but with the proper constitutional guardrails, and not funded at an outsized level.” - Maura Collinsgru

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This Saturday, 2/7, in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, PPMNJ is hosting a free, welcoming gathering centered on mutual aid, access, and empowerment. Registration is required: www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/health-hop...

Columbia, Northfield banks will merge. Will NJ branches survive? The merger would allow Fair Lawn-based Columbia to be the third largest regional bank headquartered in New Jersey.

Bank mergers can mean less access for the people who need it most: seniors, low-income families, and people of color. As federal oversight of bank mergers weakens, we urge a strong Community Benefits Agreement that puts NJ’s underserved communities first.

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Gov. Sherrill’s good government pledge means standing up to corporate interests • New Jersey Monitor Gov. Mikie Sherrill must stand up to the corporate interests that too often control party politics in our state, Dena Mottola Jaborska writes.

As Gov. Mikie Sherrill begins her term, we’re hopeful she’ll keep her promise to transparency & accountability by rejecting backroom deals, limiting corporate influence, putting everyday families first, & opening the Statehouse to the people it’s meant to serve. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/02/03/g...

NEW RATES AND LAWS FOR 2026! New Jersey workers can receive up to 85% of their average weekly wage (up to $1,119/week in 2026) when taking paid leave. Look through the images to learn how wage replacement and job protection work together, and what makes you eligible.

‘You Have Rights, and This City Will Defend Them’, Mayor Solomon Reminds Residents as Reports of ICE Enforcement in Jersey City Emerge After Mayor Solomon’s Executive Order to strengthen Jersey City immigrant protections, federal ICE operations spark concern. Know your rights—read more.

JC is showing what it looks like to stand with residents—protecting due process, rejecting fear, and honoring the people who built this city. Every municipality in NJ should adopt these protections and ensure all New Jerseyans are safe, informed, and respected.

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Protecting our neighbors, families, and friends takes action at every level of government. Every county, every municipality, and every leader has a role to play in standing up for immigrant communities and defending our constitutional rights.

Last night, NJCA’s Beverly Brown Ruggia spoke before the Hudson County Board of Commissioners, after they passed an Executive Order prohibiting ICE and Customs and Border Patrol from conducting enforcement activities on county-owned property.

The interview centers on how expanding in-state energy generation, improving efficiency, and reducing peak demand could lower costs for residents and strengthen the state’s electric grid. Listen to the full conversation here: issuesandideasradio.com/podcasts/denamottolajaborska3.mp3

Our Executive Director, Dena Mottola Jaborska was recently on the radio show “Issues and Ideas with Chris DeBello” to discuss how Governor Mikie Sherrill is addressing the rising costs of electricity in the state. Link to the interview in the comments below!

EVENT UPDATE: Due to the weather and continued treacherous road conditions, this event has been cancelled. For more information, contact Gabrielle Escribano via email at gabrielle@njcitizenaction.org.

On February 7, 2026, young workers from across the country are marching on Washington to demand an economy that works for us, not just the wealthy few.

📍 March: 11:00 AM – Hyatt, 400 New Jersey Ave NW
📍 Rally: 12:00 PM – U.S. Capitol Building
👉 Learn more: youngworkermarch.com

Sherrill keeps her promise to take action against N.J.’s soaring electric rates. But is it enough? The new governor called for a pause on rate increases, more solar power and a nuclear task force to expand generation.

What the state needs is alternate ways to finance new generation, such as public-private partnerships. Traditional regulatory financing policies that saddle up-front costs on ratepayers have become unaffordable and unsustainable. - Dena Mottola Jaborska

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Gov. Murphy vetoes immigrant protection bills, angering activists • New Jersey Monitor Gov. Phil Murphy said one of the bills would have attracted judicial scrutiny and the other might have conflicted with federal law.

We urge Governor Mikie Sherrill and the Legislature to enact the full protections package NOW to protect all our residents from the unrelenting attacks of ICE and the Trump administration that have completely disrupted life throughout NJ!

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We congratulate Governor Mikie Sherrill on her historic inauguration and stand ready to work together for a fairer, more affordable NJ where families can afford essentials, keep their healthcare, and see real accountability in Trenton.

Read our statement: www.njcitizenaction.org/njca_s_state...

The new law makes changes to the NJ Family Leave Act to provide job-protected unpaid family leave to employees who work for an employer with at least 15 employees; have been employed for that employer for at least 3 months; and have worked at least 250 hours for that employer prior to taking leave.

What happens when you get 3 organizers together at the Bernie Sanders rally?

You can’t stop talking about policies that will actually help working families.

Thanks to @rasjbaraka.bsky.social and @bradlander.bsky.social for joining me today!

In a moment of rising authoritarianism and economic turmoil, any old blue won’t do. I’m not a career politician—I’m an organizer. Proud to stand with Bernie Sanders to take power from the oligarchs.

Thanks to everyone who showed up. Now let’s canvass: www.mobilize.us/analiliaforn...

Thanks, New Jersey!

Bernie Sanders slammed King Trump as a “narcissistic, mentally unstable” president to a crowd of about 1,200 at William Paterson Univ. Monday at a campaign event for congressional candidate Analilia Mejia analiliafornj.com

Over 500 people listened outside in the freezing cold.