News & Commentary
Oct 17, 2025
NC Politicians Are Undermining Fair Elections, and it is a Trend We Must End
North Carolina Republican leaders are attempting to redraw the state’s U.S. House district map to help lock in control of Congress—again. Trump’s state win in 2024 didn’t give our politicians a mandate to rig the 2026 midterms.
Feb 05, 2024
59 Years Strong: Threading the Brief Yet Powerful History of Black Americans' Voting Rights
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.
Dec 06, 2022
Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy
North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.
Oct 25, 2022
Midterm Elections: How These Offices Impact Your Rights
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
Sep 21, 2022
End of Summer Progress Report from the ACLU of NC
As the weather (hopefully) begins to cool, we are reflecting on all the wonderful work we accomplished this summer, and we wanted to take a moment to share it all with our supporters.
Feb 23, 2022
The Fight for Voting Rights: How the Past Informs the Current Discriminatory Landscape
For decades, Black voters fought for equal access to the ballot. Today, that access is still under attack.
Nov 18, 2021
N.C. House Passes Elections Bill with Anti-Immigrant Provisions
“If enacted, HB 259 would unfairly subject immigrant communities to possible arrest and prosecution, putting voters of color and immigrant communities through a burdensome process to prove their eligibility that other voters do not face...
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