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Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Asheville Park Bans Case

Asheville — A District Court judge issued a decision in Norris v. Asheville granting the Plaintiff’s request for a preliminary injunction, meaning that the City’s decision to ban the Plaintiffs from Asheville parks will not be enforced as the case proceeds. 

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Asheville Park Bans Case

Asheville — A District Court judge issued a decision Monday evening in Norris v. Asheville largely denying the Defendants’ motion to dismiss the claims of 15 individuals represented by the ACLU of North Carolina who were banned from Asheville parks. The City of Asheville issued these bans after..
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of North Carolina Requests Preliminary Injunction in Asheville Park Bans Case

The ACLU of North Carolina filed a motion yesterday in Norris v. Asheville, requesting that the Court enjoin the City from enforcing park bans issued to 15 individuals.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

General Assembly Votes to Override Governor Vetoes

The North Carolina General Assembly voted today to override Governor Cooper’s veto of three bills targeting transgender youth, House Bill 808, House Bill 574, and Senate Bill 49.

Governor Cooper Vetoes Anti-Transgender Legislation

Governor Cooper vetoed three bills today that target transgender youth. Senior Policy Counsel of the ACLU of NC Liz Barber issued the following statement.

ACLU Opposes Anti-Transgender Legislation

SB 631 and HB 574 are two of 491 anti-LGBTQ bills that have been filed across the country this legislative session, and among four moving at the North Carolina General Assembly this week alone.

ACLU of North Carolina Statement on Senate Passage of SB 49

ACLU of North Carolina executive director Chantal Stevens shared the following statement after the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 49.

Civil Rights Groups Reach Agreement With City of Graham Over Police Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrators

Community members marching to the polls during final day of early voting in the 2020 Elections were attacked by police officers using pepper spray.