Our advocacy is working. Local leaders are recognizing that youth curfews do not make our communities safer. Read more here: https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-06/winston-salem-leaders-reject-extension-of-youth-curfew
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Protecting the civil rights and liberties of all North Carolinians. https://www.acluofnc.org | http://pal.bio/aclu_nc
Missed the registration deadline? No problem, you can still register while you vote during early voting, Oct. 15-31. More voting info: www.acluofnc.org/vote
🚨 Our Charlotte zine workshop has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Oct 18 @ 1 PM! 💫 Join us, La Bodeguita, and Community Building Initiative to make art that talks about Young Southern Voting Power 💪 RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/aclunc/event/1034634/
The right to free expression includes the freedom to read whatever we choose. You can learn more about book bans and check out our Banned Book Club toolkit here: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/news/banned-books-week-2026-pushing-back-against-escalating-censorship-attempts/
The deadline to register to vote in the midterm elections is tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. Register or check your registration. You can still register and vote at the same time during early voting, but try not to wait. www.acluofnc.org/vote
📅 IN TWO WEEKS! 📚 This workshop will introduce the history & continued impact of zine-making in activist and organizing spaces. 🎨 Make sure to bring some paper, something to write with, and your art-making materials! 🔗 Register: https://www.mobilize.us/aclunc/event/1042630/
It's game day for democracy, and we need you off the bench 🏀. Drop in anytime between 5 and 7 tonight at E.O.'s Athletic Club. Every postcard helps someone show up to vote!
The deadline to register to vote in the midterm elections is this Friday, October 9, at 5 p.m. You can still register and vote at the same time during early voting, but try not to wait. Registering takes just a few minutes, and checking your registration is even faster: www.acluofnc.org/vote
Requested an absentee ballot? Starting today, you can track it on BallotTrax. To help ensure it's counted, return it by October 16. https://northcarolina.ballottrax.net/voter/
No government agency is above the law, and we will continue to fight back against these violent and unlawful arrests. Read more: acluofnc.org/press-wa-amendedcomplaint
📝 CLT, let's make some zines! Sun, October 11 @ 2 PM 💫 Join us, La Bodeguita, Southern Coalition for Social Justice, and Community Building Initiative (@cbicharlotte) to make art that talks about Young Southern Voting Power 💪 RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/aclunc/event/1034634/
As of October 1, 287(g) agreements required under SB 153 have been signed by several state law enforcement agencies. See our 287(g) map tracker for a full list of agreements across North Carolina and more information at acluofnc.org/287g
Today! We'll be in Downtown Durham hosting a "Get Out the Vote" postcard writing party. Join us at E.O.'s Athletic Club to remind voters across North Carolina to vote in the upcoming State Supreme Court election. See you there! More info: https://www.mobilize.us/aclunc/event/1035832/
You can real the full ordinance here: https://charlottenc.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15931169&GUID=B49C9BA4-6025-477B-8156-6832AC0C5047
Charlotte residents, find out more and contact your councilors here: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/allcurfews0926
Our advocacy is working. Read more updates on the state of youth curfews in North Carolina and contact your local leaders: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/allcurfews0926
📅 IN TWO WEEKS! 📚 This workshop will introduce the history & continued impact of zine-making in activist and organizing spaces. 🎨 Make sure to bring some paper, something to write with, and your art-making materials! 🔗 Register: https://www.mobilize.us/aclunc/event/1042630/
Your absentee ballot must arrive by 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3rd. Mail it by Oct. 16th. After Oct. 16th, you or a near relative can hand deliver it to your county board of elections. The request deadline is Oct. 20, but waiting then may not leave enough time. Questions? Call or text 888 OUR VOTE.
You can read our full letter to the Winston-Salem City Council here: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/app/uploads/2026/09/2026.09.17.Letter-to-Winston-Salem-re-SSP-FINAL.pdf
Join us Sept. 30th in Downtown Durham for a "Get Out the Vote" postcard-writing party! We will write postcards to voters across North Carolina to encourage them to vote in the upcoming State Supreme Court election. RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/aclunc/event/1035832/
Today kicks off Latine Heritage Month. We honor the history, the wins, and the ongoing fight still in front of us.
Election Day is almost 2 months away, but future you will be glad you handled this stuff now. All five of these take just a few minutes, and we walk you through every single one: www.acluofnc.org/vote
Join us on Tuesday, September 15, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Trophy Brewing & Taproom in Raleigh to handwrite postcards that we’ll send to voters across the state. You could be the person who gets someone to the polls! Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/aclunc/event/1025353/?utm_91526postcardsocial
Participants will learn about art advocacy and its impact on social justice movements and have the opportunity to create their own art piece in response to 'Young Southern Voting Power'. This workshop is open to all ages. Register here: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/virtualzineworkshop_1008
Starting today, county boards of elections begin mailing absentee ballots to voters who requested one. Be sure to mail it back by October 16. Haven't requested yours yet? Get more info: www.acluofnc.org/vote
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After our work in Chambers v. Dismukes, NC's Dept. of Adult Correction agreed to end its policy of allowing only 1 cataract surgery per person. This settlement allows incarcerated individuals who need vision care to receive the treatment they need without arbitrary restrictions.
🌟The Future Echoes Contributor Throwback 🌟 Ashley Castrejon, 24 years old 📝 Submissions are now open for the prompt: Young Southern Voting Power. 📅 Submit by Nov 2: acluofnczines.org/submit. *This submission was collected during a previous round, prompted by 'What does voting mean to you?'*
A routine immigration check-in shouldn’t end in ICE detention. More information: www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/news/a-routi...
Everyone deserves safe and humane conditions. Local officials in Vance County must take action to address these ongoing deficiencies in the Detention Center. Read the letter here: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/app/uploads/2026/08/2026.08.21-Vance-Cty-Jail-Letter.pdf
