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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 equal voting rights for all.

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 prioritization of family reunification.

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

There are close to 3,000 fake clinics across the country and more than 100 in North Carolina, according to Expose Fake Clinics.

The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed several bills targeting transgender youth despite Governor Cooper's veto. Here's everything you need to know.

Participatory democracy is essential in a vibrant society, where every voice holds significance and power is shared. At the ACLU of NC, our commitment to sustaining participatory democracy remains unyielding.

Now that the legislature has successfully passed a damaging abortion ban, we’re bracing for a renewed effort to target LGBTQ North Carolinians.

The NC General Assembly recently voted to override Gov. Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, a bill that bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy with narrow exceptions and implements harsh new restrictions on abortion even before 12 weeks. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2023.

This women’s history month, we’re taking a look at our own history and how women have played a central, formative role in our ongoing work to protect civil liberties and create a more perfect union.