ACLU of NC Legal Cases

The ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation works in courts and communities across the state to protect civil rights and civil liberties. If you believe your constitutional rights have been violated, you can contact us for legal assistance here.

If you are an attorney serving immigrant communities—whether in civil or criminal court—and are aware of potential civil rights violations, or if you need assistance connecting with rapid legal support and resources, or identifying potential legal claims for advocacy in a matter you are handling, please complete the Immigrant Civil Rights Assistance Request Form.

Below is a list of some of our active and recent legal cases. Amicus briefs filed by the ACLU of North Carolina can be found here.

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Jun 6, 2023

Kinsley v. Ace Speedway

Criminal Law Reform
Status: Filed

Attorneys with the ACLU have filed a brief supporting Ace Speedway in its legal fight with North Carolina's top health official.

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Jun 2, 2023

State v. Daw

Status: Filed

We have filed an amicus brief asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to recognize that incarcerated people can use habeas corpus to obtain relief from unconstitutional living conditions. Habeas corpus is a...

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May 23, 2023

FLOC v. Stein

Immigrants' Rights
Status: Lost

North Carolina farmworkers and a coalition of civil rights groups are challenging a state law that guts the ability of farmworkers to organize and make collective bargaining agreements with employers.

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May 22, 2023

Williams v. Carvajal

Criminal Law Reform

The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) became law in 1996 and was designed to decrease the rate of prison litigation in federal courts. It was passed in response to a perceived increase in litigation...

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May 22, 2023

DeWalt v. Hooks

Criminal Law Reform
Status: Lost

The ACLU of North Carolina and North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services are representing four people who have spent years locked in solitary confinement in North Carolina prisons in a class-action lawsuit. We...

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Asheville Parks
Apr 18, 2023

Norris et al. v. City of Asheville

Criminal Law Reform
Status: Active

The ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation has filed a complaint against the City of Asheville, contending that park bans issued against community members and the administrative policy that authorizes...

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