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Pro-Equality Groups Considering Legal Challenge to North Carolina’s Sweeping Anti-LGBT Law

RALEIGH – Today, Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina, and Equality North Carolina condemned North Carolina Gov.

March 23, 2016

Appeals Court Reverses Ruling in North Carolina ‘Choose Life’ License Plate Case

RICHMOND, VA – In a 2-1 ruling, the U.S.

March 20, 2016

Brunswick Co. Students Challenge Public Charter School’s Policy Requiring Girls to Wear Skirts

LELAND, N.C.

March 1, 2016

ACLU Comment on Raleigh Police Shooting

RALEIGH – The Raleigh Police Department has confirmed an officer-involved shooting near downtown Raleigh today. Reports from the scene say shooting was fatal and the victim is Akiel Denkins, a 24-year-old African American man.

February 29, 2016

ACLU Applauds Charlotte City Council for Expanding Nondiscrimination Ordinance

CHARLOTTE – Tonight the Charlotte City Council voted to expand the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations based on familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.

February 22, 2016

Appeals Court to Review Rowan County's Coercive Government Prayer Policy

RICHMOND, VA – The U.S.

January 25, 2016