Stop-and-Frisk: A First Look at Six Months of Data on Stop-and-Frisk Practices in Newark

This study constitutes the first public analysis of stop-and-frisk practices in Newark. The study compares Newark to its close neighbor to the east, New York City. While six months of stop-and-frisk data is insufficient to draw definitive conclusions about the Newark Police Department's stop-and-frisk practices, the ACLU-NJ believes that the initial concerns raised by these data are strong enough to warrant corrective actions now. This study has three primary findings: 1) High volume of stop-and-frisks; 2) Black Newarkers bear the disproportionate brunt of stop-and-frisks; 3) The majority of people stopped are innocent. The study concludes with a series of recommendations for greater compliance with the Newark Police Department's Transparency Policy and for ensuring that stop-and-frisk abuses do not take place. An Appendix is also included with additional data on stop-and-frisk activities in Newark, including by precinct, age, and sex

Following the Newark, NJ Drinking Water Lead Crisis

In the summer of 2018, after it was revealed that there were dangerous levels of lead in the drinking water in Newark, New Jersey, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the New Jersey Education Workers Caucus filed a lawsuit against the City of Newark. They claimed the city did not comply with statues in the Safe Drinking Water Act, Lead and Copper Rule, and New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act. This case follows the nationally recognized case in Flint, MI, and both cases present undertones of systemic racism through the inaction of local governments. While the jury is still out on whether the city of Newark will be held responsible, this paper analyzes the case, relevant legislation and stakeholders strategies

Newark Columbus Day Speech: Version 1

Speech at the North Ward Center, Newark, NJ, October 7, 1984. Includes diacritic marks.https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/vice_presidential_campaign_speeches_1984/1067/thumbnail.jp

Up The Down Staircase: A Look at Family Homelessness in New Jersey

Family Homelessness in New Jersey: examines the combined effect of changes in employment, housing markets and in welfare reform, and how they affected low-income families in Newark, NJ

Understanding the Workforce Needs of Employers Supporting the Operation of Port Newark and the Elizabeth Marine Terminal

Explores the major trends that are affecting the workforce and skill needs of employers that support Port Newark/Elizabeth as well as the priority skill needs these employers have