Press Releases

Civil Rights Groups File to Protect People at Butner Federal Prison

In response to a serious COVID-19 outbreak at the federal prison complex in Butner, NC, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina, Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, and Winston & Strawn filed a lawsuit.

Judge Approves Agreement to Reform Bail Practices in Alamance County

Starting July 1, people in Alamance County will no longer be jailed because they are too poor to pay bail

Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit in Superior Court as COVID-19 Outbreaks Surge in NC

The ACLU of North Carolina, Disability Rights North Carolina, Emancipate NC, Forward Justice, and the National Juvenile Justice Network have filed a lawsuit today in Superior Court to ensure that the Governor and other public officials take further action to stop the deadly spread of COVID-19.

Groups Urge NC Officials to Reduce and Protect Incarcerated Population Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

Coalition advocates for reduction in the number of people entering the criminal legal system and release of vulnerable people in prisons and jails to prevent a public health crisis

Immigrants’ Rights Groups Condemn Rockingham County’s Decision to Enter into New Agreement with ICE.

REIDSVILLE - On Wednesday, March 11, the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office announced their participation in the Federal Warrant Service Officer program, which gives deputies working in the county jail the authority to serve administrative arrest warrants on behalf of ICE.