Make the Road New Jersey
Launched in November 2014, Make the Road New Jersey builds the power of immigrant and working class communities in New Jersey to achieve dignity and justice through community organizing, legal and support services, transformative education and policy innovation. Based in Elizabeth, NJ, MRNJ is part of the national expansion of the Make the Road model.
In our first year of operation, we have made significant strides towards justice for immmigrant families in New Jersey, including:
- Passage of a new municipal ID program that guarantees access to identification for all residents -- including undocumented immigrants -- in Roselle, NJ.
- A new paid sick leave policy that we helped to win alongside partner organizations will benefit more than 25,000 workers in Elizabeth.
- A campaign to win drivers' licenses for undocumented immigrants to ensure our streets stay safer and our families stay together.
