Press Releases

ACLU of North Carolina Files Lawsuit Against NC House Bill 40

The ACLU of North Carolina has filed a federal lawsuit challenging multiple provisions of North Carolina’s “Anti-Riot Act,” as recently amended by House Bill 40.l. Regarding the lawsuit, Sam Davis, Attorney from the ACLU of NC Legal Foundation released the following statement.

DMV reverses policy, affirms full-term licenses for certain non-citizens

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a declaratory ruling establishing that immigrants of permanent and indefinite status are entitled to full-term driver’s licenses under North Carolina law.

ACLU of North Carolina Condemns Abortion Ban

The North Carolina General Assembly has filed HB533, legislation that would ban abortion. The ACLU of NC condemns forced pregnancy, which impacts anybody seeking reproductive care and eliminates bodily freedom.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of North Carolina Responds to the House Passage of HB 10

ACLU of North Carolina executive director Chantal Stevens shared the following statement after the North Carolina House passed House Bill 10.

ACLU of North Carolina Responds to the House Passage of HB 187

ACLU of North Carolina executive director Chantal Stevens shared the following statement after the North Carolina House passed House Bill 187.

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.

ACLU of North Carolina Responds to Release of Video of Tyre Nichols’ Fatal Beating

Statement from ACLU of North Carolina executive director Chantal Stevens in response to the release of video showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers.

ACLU of North Carolina Challenges City of Asheville’s Park Ban Policy as a Violation of Constitutional Rights

The ACLU of North Carolina today sent a letter to the City of Asheville's Director of Parks and Recreation, City Manager, City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, and Chief of Police challenging an unconstitutional park ban policy that restricts 14 individuals’ access to city parks.