News & Commentary
Mar 18, 2021
North Carolina Has Spent Decades Attacking Abortion Access. We’re Fighting Back.
In the post-Trump era — with the concern that the balance of the Supreme Court has shifted to an anti-abortion majority — states play an especially important role in protecting the right to abortion.
Mar 17, 2021
Racial Justice and Civil Liberties: An Inseparable History at the ACLU
Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
Mar 16, 2021
How the Stimulus Can Help Decriminalize Poverty
Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.
Mar 11, 2021
State Legislature Advances Two Anti-Immigrant Bills
In nearly party-line votes, the N.C. Senate approved SB 101 and the N.C. House approved HB 62, both proposals target our state’s immigrant communities. In the past three days, both bills were rushed through multiple committees and considered on the floors in their respective chambers.
Mar 09, 2021
Immigrants’ Rights Alliance of North Carolina Calls on Legislators to Reject Anti-Immigrant Bills
“Especially during a pandemic, North Carolinians expect lawmakers to improve the safety and wellbeing of our neighbors and communities. However, this legislation would put people at greater risk of COVID-19, spread fear among families, and fan the flames of hate against immigrant community members.
Mar 01, 2021
Meet Deborah Archer, ACLU National Board President
The civil rights lawyer, scholar, and teacher is the first Black person to lead the organization's board.
Feb 26, 2021
The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes
Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attackingtrans students in sports.
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