ACLU of NC Legal Cases

The ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation works in courts and communities across the state to protect civil rights and civil liberties. If you believe your constitutional rights have been violated, you can contact us for legal assistance here.

Below is a list of some of our active and recent legal cases. Amicus briefs filed by the ACLU of North Carolina can be found here.

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Feb 10, 2025

Griffin v. North Carolina Board of Elections (Amicus)

Status: Active

Judge Jefferson Griffin is attempting to throw out 60,000 lawfully submitted ballots in the 2024 race for a seat on the NC Supreme Court.

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Feb 5, 2025

M.K. v. Stephen Fisher

Status: Filed

The ACLU of North Carolina and attorney Charles Johnson have filed a lawsuit against the Cleveland County Board of Education, alleging violations of the First Amendment and the Equal Access Act. The lawsuit...

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End Prolonged Jailing of Disabled Detainees in North Carolina

Apr 18, 2024

Disability Rights NC v. NC DHHS

Status: Active

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is violating the rights of disabled pre-trial detainees in NC jails by failing to ensure timely evaluations and treatment for people who...

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Mar 13, 2024

North Carolina v. Hasson Bacote

Status: Active

Landmark Racial Justice Act Case will impact over 100 people on death row

History of the Racial Justice Act

In 2009, North Carolina adopted the first-of-its-...

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Jun 6, 2023

Kinsley v. Ace Speedway

Status: Filed

Attorneys with the ACLU have filed a brief supporting Ace Speedway in its legal fight with North Carolina's top health official.

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Jun 2, 2023

State v. Daw

Status: Filed

We have filed an amicus brief asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to recognize that incarcerated people can use habeas corpus to obtain relief from unconstitutional living conditions. Habeas corpus is a...

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