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Oct 8, 2024

Statement from ACLU-NC Executive Director on Hurricane Helene

Since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc and destruction across our state, our hearts and minds have been with those most impacted. Here’s how our affiliate has been doing what we can, in coalition with...

Since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc and destruction across our state, our hearts and minds have been with those most impacted. Here’s how our affiliate has been doing what we can, in coalition with...

Hurricane Helene Response, photo of NCDOT workers traversing a river
Hurricane Helene Response, photo of NCDOT workers traversing a river
Sep 25, 2024

Vote No on NC's Citizens-Only Ballot Measure

Immigrants' Rights

This year's ballot measure to change the wording of the state constitution is unnecessary and will not change the law. This pointless bill aims to confuse voters, sow distrust in our elections, and stir up...

This year's ballot measure to change the wording of the state constitution is unnecessary and will not change the law. This pointless bill aims to confuse voters, sow distrust in our elections, and stir up...

Protest photo with huge sign that says "Immigrants make America great"
Protest photo with huge sign that says "Immigrants make America great"
Jul 30, 2024

Poll Worker Recruitment Day

It’s almost August 1 - Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a National Day of Action to recruit the one million temporary poll workers needed to staff polling places in communities nationwide so that our democracy...
It’s almost August 1 - Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a National Day of Action to recruit the one million temporary poll workers needed to staff polling places in communities nationwide so that our democracy...
Poll worker recruitment day
Poll worker recruitment day
Feb 5, 2024

59 Years Strong: Threading the Brief Yet Powerful History of Black Americans' Voting Rights

Racial Justice
Can you believe it hasn’t even been 60 years? It is a brief yet impactful history that continues to unfold, from historic triumphs to present challenges. Let's celebrate progress and rally for a future of...
Can you believe it hasn’t even been 60 years? It is a brief yet impactful history that continues to unfold, from historic triumphs to present challenges. Let's celebrate progress and rally for a future of...
Next year marks 60 years since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 granted Black Americans the right to vote.
Next year marks 60 years since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 granted Black Americans the right to vote.
Dec 20, 2023

All Hands on Deck: Addressing Injustice in Our Criminal Legal System

ACLU of NC urges Governor Cooper to exercise his clemency powers amid racial injustice and mass incarceration. We stand united with our coalition partners, calling for justice, fairness, compassion, and the...
ACLU of NC urges Governor Cooper to exercise his clemency powers amid racial injustice and mass incarceration. We stand united with our coalition partners, calling for justice, fairness, compassion, and the...
Clemency Now
Clemency Now
Dec 12, 2023

North Carolina Student Faces Challenges Stemming From Reliance on Police in Schools

This academic year, Amerie, a Black student, found herself increasingly immersed in the challenging issue of adverse treatment of Black students by law enforcement.
This academic year, Amerie, a Black student, found herself increasingly immersed in the challenging issue of adverse treatment of Black students by law enforcement.
Students with backpacks
Students with backpacks