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Commentary & Blog
Art Inspired by North Carolina's Abortion Story
On January 31, 2025, artist Andrea Renee Downs donated her painting "Waystation" to the staff at a Planned Parenthood health center. It now hangs in the staff entranceway, so they can walk past it every...
Statement from ACLU-NC Executive Director on Hurricane Helene
Since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc and destruction across our state, our hearts and minds have been with those most impacted. Here’s how our affiliate has been doing what we can, in coalition with...
Press Releases & News
ACLU-NC Western Chapter to Host 2025 Annual Celebration
The Western Chapter of the ACLU of North Carolina will hold its 2025 Annual Celebration and Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development...
NC Senate Passes Classroom Censorship Bill
The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 227 today, which would ban the discussion of twelve “divisive concepts” in public schools, most of which relate to race and gender.
ACLU of NC, Emancipate NC, and Muslim Advocates File Suit Against UNC
The ACLU of North Carolina, Emancipate NC and Muslim Advocates filed a lawsuit challenging the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s ongoing punishment of certain individuals involved in the...
In the legislature
HB 52: Imposing Criminal Penalties for Throwing/Spraying Water
This bill would make it a Class I felony to assault a public safety officer by throwing, spraying or projecting water or other substances.
