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Jan 5, 2022

ACLU of NC Statement on Marking One Year Since the U.S. Capitol Insurrection

“Our governing institutions have endured, not because they are inherently unbreakable, but rather as a result of constant defense against attacks that seek to advance white supremacy at the expense of our...

“Our governing institutions have endured, not because they are inherently unbreakable, but rather as a result of constant defense against attacks that seek to advance white supremacy at the expense of our...

Photo credit: TapTheForwardAssist, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credit: TapTheForwardAssist, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dec 22, 2021

As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever

The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated people.
The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated people.
The view of a housing unit at a correctional institution in Pennsylvania.
The view of a housing unit at a correctional institution in Pennsylvania.
Dec 20, 2021

After 35 years, Congress Should Finally End the Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine

Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice policy and the racial disparities existing in our criminal justice system.
Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice policy and the racial disparities existing in our criminal justice system.
A gavel in a courtroom setting.
A gavel in a courtroom setting.
Dec 16, 2021

In 2021, Our Fight for LGBTQ Rights Moved to the States

2021 saw a record number of attacks on LGBTQ rights in state legislatures — most aimed at trans youth. We’re fighting back in courts and communities around the nation.
2021 saw a record number of attacks on LGBTQ rights in state legislatures — most aimed at trans youth. We’re fighting back in courts and communities around the nation.
Protestor holds sign reading “Trans People Belong In SD” during trans rights rally.
Protestor holds sign reading “Trans People Belong In SD” during trans rights rally.
Dec 15, 2021

Surreal Stingray Secrecy: Uncovering the FBI’s Surveillance Tech Secrecy Agreements

The public has a right to know whether the FBI is forcing law enforcement agencies to keep information on invasive surveillance technology a secret.
The public has a right to know whether the FBI is forcing law enforcement agencies to keep information on invasive surveillance technology a secret.
A member of the FBI enters a residence.
A member of the FBI enters a residence.
Nov 18, 2021

N.C. House Passes Elections Bill with Anti-Immigrant Provisions

Immigrants' Rights

“If enacted, HB 259 would unfairly subject immigrant communities to possible arrest and prosecution, putting voters of color and immigrant communities through a burdensome process to prove their eligibility...

“If enacted, HB 259 would unfairly subject immigrant communities to possible arrest and prosecution, putting voters of color and immigrant communities through a burdensome process to prove their eligibility...