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CJ Griffin

@cjgriffinesq.bsky.social
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Media & public interest lawyer. Focus on #OPRA, police transparency, & constitutional rights. Posts & opinions are my own.

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Stephen Stirling @sstirling.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“We’re starting to operate in this perverse universe where people who become public figures are demanding more privacy than the average person.” - @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social to Matt Friedman on Daniel's Law impacts www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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New Jersey Playbook
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, one of the main functions of which is to disclose campaign finance reports, this summer took decades' worth of them off its website.
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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 24/07/2026
Our democracy is strongest when the right to vote is accessible. ACLU-NJ Supervising Attorney Liza Weisberg joined The Brian Lehrer Show to talk about safe and fair elections, the right to vote, and the lessons to be learned from NJ's recent software glitch. Listen now ⬇️
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NJ's Voter Registration Snafu | WNYC
Liza Weisberg and Mike Hayes talk about the error in New Jersey that led to registering about 6,600 noncitizens to vote.
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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 22/07/2026
NEW: We were in 📍Washington D.C. today testifying in front of the Oversight Subcommittee for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee about the inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall. We're urging Members of Congress to enact real, independent oversight of Delaney Hall — and every facility like it.
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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 23/07/2026
For nearly two decades, Ed Barocas served as legal director at the ACLU-NJ. Throughout his tenure, he oversaw our work in landmark cases involving free speech, same-sex marriage, and more. We spoke with Barocas about his time as the ACLU-NJ Legal Director and his newly released memoir.
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A Conversation with Ed Barocas: “I never felt such a sense of strength as when I would stand up for someone who was being wronged.” - ACLU of New Jersey
For nearly two decades, Ed Barocas served as legal director at the ACLU of New Jersey. We spoke with Barocas about writing his memoir, his time as the ACLU-NJ Legal Director, and his hopes for the imp...
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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 27/06/2026
With the recent erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act, we have fewer tools to ensure equal access to the ballot. New Jersey has the opportunity to protect and expand voting rights for all. Tell your elected officials to pass the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey today.
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Protect New Jerseyans' Voting Rights Now
Please take action!
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The Jersey Vindicator @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
In response to the New Jersey Attorney General’s statement tonight about the protests outside of Delaney Hall, we asked for comment about police using rubber bullets on photojournalists, rounding them up, and forcing them to leave. No response so far.
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Peter Chen @ptrchn1.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
"Young people today are so stuck on their phones. They need to go out and experience the real world!" : youths appear in a group outside : "Call in the FBI!"
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I get why many folks / orgs have left X, but all it means is a lot of propaganda goes unchecked. There’s none of your content there to share. The free speech concept only works when good speech is louder than bad speech. Given how few reporters there are, we need advocates to actively rebut stuff
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The Jersey Vindicator @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Four years and counting: My public records complaint is still pending
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Four years and counting: My public records complaint is still pending
New Jersey's system for reviewing public records request denials is broken.
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Peter Chen @ptrchn1.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Happy May Day! Last year top CEO pay increased 20x faster than worker pay. Since 2019 adjusted for inflation, global worker pay fell, while real CEO pay increased 54 percent. The only solution to this is fair taxation. The wealth generated by the many should not rest in the hands of the few.
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Taxpayers should not be subsidizing sports leagues, sports games, sports stadiums, etc. I'm happy to see a governor finally standing up to it.
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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 15/04/2026
BIG NEWS: ACLU-NJ is the featured organization for @brucespringsteen.net's Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour show at Prudential Center on April 20! We’re honored to have the opportunity to work with NJ's own Bruce Springsteen to advocate for the rights and freedoms that all people deserve.
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Team Tax the World Cup!
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Kate Stutzel @katestutzel.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
14 requests in 12 months 🤣 If this is considered vexatious, I'll be sued next 🚨 TRANSPARENCY is vital to a healthy Democracy!
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
No one (and especially not reporters) should be sued because they filed some records requests with their local school district. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/03/27/c...
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Cherry Hill school district targets citizen with ludicrous lawsuit over public records • New Jersey Monitor
The Cherry Hill school district is suing Ben Shore, alleging he has filed numerous and “vexatious” public records requests with the district.
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Cmon @mikiesherrill.bsky.social don’t pull a Murphy! He was the worst Gov in our lifetimes when it comes to the media and transparency. We need you to be BETTER and fix his mess. Fund the Consortium!!
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
If you want a feed of local issues in #NJ, I created one. (I like to keep my socials focused on local issues happening in #NewJersey) bsky.app/profile/did:...
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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 20/03/2026
New Jerseyans deserve a healthy democracy, but democracy requires transparency. This Sunshine Week, we spoke with CJ Griffin, partner at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., about public access to government records, the Open Public Records Act, and government accountability in New Jersey.
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An Open Government is a Healthy Government - ACLU of New Jersey
Government transparency is critically important for preventing corruption, waste, and abuse.
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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
This horrific story gets worse when you find out how this young woman originally came to the US: as a 17-year-old on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Sunshine week is for government agencies too! Here are a few things that agencies can do to be more transparent and open jerseyvindicator.org/2026/03/19/s...
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Sunshine week is for government agencies too! • The Jersey Vindicator
Public bodies can build trust through transparency and access.
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 16/03/2026
This Sunshine Week investigation from @foianate.bsky.social shows just how badly Trump's cuts have decimated FOIA offices, with attorneys at over a dozen agencies saying downsizing has prevented them from complying with the law.
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Did Trump cuts slow access to public records? We found 26 cases that say yes.
Lawyers’ pleas for extensions reveal post-DOGE staffing woes at federal agencies’ Freedom of Information Act offices.
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The Jersey Vindicator @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Explained: What’s in Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first New Jersey budget
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Explained: What’s in Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first New Jersey budget
The $60.7 billion spending plan seeks to close a $3 billion deficit while avoiding new taxes on individual residents.
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Meanwhile on the other site
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
If you want a feed of local issues in #NJ, I created one. (I like to keep my socials focused on local issues happening in #NewJersey) bsky.app/profile/did:...
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I forget about this website but I came here just to check out @alexfromnj.bsky.social @ptrchn1.bsky.social and @marleinau.bsky.social 's thoughts about the budget!
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Carrie Brown @brizzyc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
"Even with his commendable record on criminal justice issues, Murphy’s legacy will be permanently stained–and NJ forever harmed–by his fatal blows to our transparency and accountability laws."
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Here are my thoughts on what @mikiesherrill.bsky.social should prioritize on the transparency front--but not just mine, a lot of other folks' too! Let the sunshine in: What we want from Gov. Sherrill on transparency jerseyvindicator.org/2026/01/28/l...
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Let the sunshine in: What we want from Gov. Sherrill on transparency • The Jersey Vindicator
The new governor has an opportunity to roll back assaults on the public's right to know.
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
My take: Murphy’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad transparency record jerseyvindicator.org/2026/01/15/m...
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Murphy’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad transparency record • The Jersey Vindicator
Murphy's legacy includes gutting campaign finance laws and the Open Public records Act. The latest column by CJ Griffin.
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Trenton has a hearing problem -- read my take on the shameful hearing of the bill to gut the Comptroller jerseyvindicator.org/2025/12/05/t...
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Trenton has a hearing problem • The Jersey Vindicator
The Legislature's bill review process shuts out the public and dissent.
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Why Jack Cittarelli should drop his promise to end New Jersey’s Use of Force reporting jerseyvindicator.org/2025/10/15/w...
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Why Jack Cittarelli should drop his promise to end New Jersey’s Use of Force reporting
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
"Ethics in government" is the #2 issue to voters this season, esp to Dems & Independents. That means folks want a transparent and accountable government, less of Trenton being Trenton. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social tell us where you stand on this issue please
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Watch @kaneinyourcorner.bsky.social's investigation of the Use of Force database. Lots of data is missing. I explain why that matters Ciattarelli is promising to end most use of force reporting. EEK! Where does @mikiesherrill.bsky.social stand? newjersey.news12.com/kiyc-investi...
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KIYC investigation finds gaps in state’s use of deadly force database
Since 2020, any police encounter that ends in death in New Jersey is required to be investigated by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and logged into a public database that anyone can acce...
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
"Ethics in government" is the #2 issue to voters this season, esp to Dems & Independents. That means folks want a transparent and accountable government, less of Trenton being Trenton. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social tell us where you stand on this issue please
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
🚨🚨🚨 Jack Ciattarelli promised to take us back decades & END police transparency in NJ For 5 years we've learned about police misconduct; Jack wants to keep it all a secret. Dangerous! We pay those salaries & the settlements. We deserve to know the liability police cause with their misconduct 1/3
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Today is the deadline for law enforcement agencies to post their major discipline reports. In a few months the AG will compile them--but for now look at local pages. They're called "Appendix L" reports or "Major Discipline" reports. Example: www.nj.gov/njsp/divisio...
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CJ Griffin @cjgriffinesq.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
My goal for 2025 (Whoa, I started to type "Nineteen ninety....") is to familiarize myself with this site more and use it. So sorry for all the posts I've ignored here the past month--I created my account, but haven't logged in
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Nancy Solomon @nancysolomon2.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
And there’s a podcast devoted to her books called Octavia’s Parables. www.readingoctavia.com
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Octavia's Parables
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