• About
    • What We Do
    • ACLU-NC History
    • Work With Us
    • Contact Us
    • ACLU National
    • Shop ACLU
  • Our Work
    • Issues
    • In the Legislature
    • In the Courts
    • Know Your Rights
    • Projects & Resources
  • News
    • Press Releases
    • Blog Posts
    • Publications
  • Take Action
    • Ways to Get Involved
    • Events
  • Español
  • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Ways to Give
  • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Ways to Give

Press Releases

Share this page


    • Criminal Law Reform
    • Free Speech
    • Immigrants' Rights
    • LGBTQIA+ Equality
    • Privacy & Surveillance
    • Racial Justice
    • Religious Liberty
    • Reproductive Freedom
    • Student Rights
    • Voting Rights & Democracy
    • Women's Rights
Jun 21, 2017
Jun 21, 2017

N.C. Legislators Agree to No Longer Charge All 16 & 17-Year-Olds as Adults

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Student Rights
Jun 27, 2017
Jun 27, 2017

N.C. House Votes to No Longer Charge 16 and 17 Year Olds as Adults

RALEIGH — The North Carolina House today voted 104-8 to approve a bill that would raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 18 for most offenses. North Carolina is the only remaining state in the nation that automatically charges all 16- and 17-year- olds as adults, regardless of the crime.
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Mar 8, 2017
Mar 8, 2017

N.C. Governor to Sign Bill Allowing Marijuana-Based Treatment for Epilepsy

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform
Mar 8, 2017
Mar 8, 2017

Criminalization of Students in the Wake County Public School System Detailed in Complaint to Justice Department

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Student Rights
Mar 8, 2017
Mar 8, 2017

ACLU-NCLF Successfully Settles Lawsuit Against NC Prison Officials Who Violated Free Speech Rights of Published Author/Inmate

Issue Areas: Free Speech, Criminal Law Reform
1 … 5 6

Stay Informed

Sign up to be the first to hear about how to take action.

By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.

By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.

  • English
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Legal Help
  • Contact
  • Immigrant Civil Rights Assistance Request Form

© 2026 ACLU of North Carolina

  • User Agreement
  • Privacy Statement
  • Website Accessibility