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Jul 24, 2020

A Court Ordered NC State Officials to do More to Protect Incarcerated People from COVID-19. They’re Still Fighting It.

On June 16, 2020, Wake County Superior Court Judge Rozier granted our motion for an emergency injunction, finding that the conditions inside North Carolina’s state prisons were likely unconstitutional, and...

On June 16, 2020, Wake County Superior Court Judge Rozier granted our motion for an emergency injunction, finding that the conditions inside North Carolina’s state prisons were likely unconstitutional, and...

COVIDorder
COVIDorder
Jul 24, 2020

Border Patrol Violently Assaults Civil Rights and Liberties

Andrea Flores, Former Deputy Director of Policy, ACLU's Equality Division

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Andrea Flores, Former Deputy Director of Policy, ACLU's Equality Division

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A group of militarized federal agents with an agent in the center shining a bright flashlight toward the viewer.
A group of militarized federal agents with an agent in the center shining a bright flashlight toward the viewer.
Jul 17, 2020

Asheville Passed Reparations. The Rest of North Carolina Should Do the Same.

Racial Justice

Asheville City Council passed a resolution acknowledging slavery, racism, and committing to invest in the community. 

Asheville City Council passed a resolution acknowledging slavery, racism, and committing to invest in the community. 

AVL
AVL
Jul 10, 2020

When it Comes to Protecting Incarcerated People from COVID-19, North Carolina Receives a Failing Grade

North Carolina’s recent increase in COVID-19 cases has been a disturbing reminder that this deadly pandemic is far from contained. 

North Carolina’s recent increase in COVID-19 cases has been a disturbing reminder that this deadly pandemic is far from contained. 

COVID19 in prisons graphic
COVID19 in prisons graphic
Jun 23, 2020

‘Black Lives Matter’ is About More than the Police

Every time another Black person is murdered by the police, it’s easy to point to a single officer as the culprit. George Floyd was killed under the knee of officer Derek Chauvin — we saw it ourselves. But...

Every time another Black person is murdered by the police, it’s easy to point to a single officer as the culprit. George Floyd was killed under the knee of officer Derek Chauvin — we saw it ourselves. But...

Protestors hold “Black Lives Matter” sign over their shoulders at a rally in Union Square before marching to Lower Manhattan.
Protestors hold “Black Lives Matter” sign over their shoulders at a rally in Union Square before marching to Lower Manhattan.
Jun 22, 2020

Black Communities Can Not Wait Any Longer. The Time to Divest Is Now.

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, we are seeing a massive popular political realignment around the role and scope of policing in the United States, led by Black organizers and Black-led movement...

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, we are seeing a massive popular political realignment around the role and scope of policing in the United States, led by Black organizers and Black-led movement...

Protesters marching in a demonstration with signs calling on officials to divest from police and invest in communities.
Protesters marching in a demonstration with signs calling on officials to divest from police and invest in communities.