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Firewall for Freedom
We know the threats posed by a second Trump presidency are serious, but we are ready for this. Here’s a summary of the political threats we’re facing as a state and how North Carolinians working alongside us can help us protect civil rights and liberties for all.
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Oct 04, 2025
ACLU of North Carolina Files Suit Against New Hanover County Clerk of Court for Withholding Public Records
After repeated public records requests, the New Hanover County Clerk of Court continues to withhold records related to individuals found incapable to proceed in violation of North Carolina’s Public Records Act.
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