Protecting the civil rights and liberties of all North Carolinians. https://www.acluofnc.org | http://pal.bio/aclu_nchttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mv64blomia22Election 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/vote10 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv64blomia22https://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mv4j2fcq352nJoin 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_91526postcardsocial09 Sep 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4j2fcq352nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3muz6ohogks2pParticipants 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_100808 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz6ohogks2phttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mupxn47ypc2vStarting 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 https://www.acluofnc.org/vote04 Sep 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupxn47ypc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mumweoznx62bAfter 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. 03 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumweoznx62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mukvb77v2k2jRead more here: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/press-releases/aclu-nc-seeks-transparency-on-caldwell-county-law-enforcements-role-in-wilson-creek-immigration-raid/02 Sep 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukvb77v2k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3muhshoa3w22w🌟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?'*01 Sep 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhshoa3w22whttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mtu5vpz5e22yA routine immigration check-in shouldn’t end in ICE detention. More information: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/news/a-routine-immigration-check-in-shouldnt-end-in-ice-detention/24 Aug 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtu5vpz5e22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mtmr34n7dh2vEveryone 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.pdf21 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmr34n7dh2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mtm55rmyyp25Raleigh residents, help us protect your communities from unnecessary police stops and surveillance. Contact your city councilors before the vote on September 15. https://act.acluofnc.org/a/allcurfews082621 Aug 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm55rmyyp25https://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mtkam72dh727For more information and to apply: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/jobs/aclu-nc-contract-organizer/20 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkam72dh727https://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mteo5qojwl2uGovernor Stein vetoed anti-voter bill HB 958. Urge your representative to uphold the Governor's veto: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/upholdhb958veto We must reject all attempts to restrict our vote! Note: ACLU-NC's form will automatically route your message to your representative.18 Aug 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteo5qojwl2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mtebjbhkhk24Apoya a tu comunidad en las próximas elecciones y ayuda a los votantes que hablan español en el centro electoral. Inscríbete como trabajador electoral bilingüe hoy mismo. #PowertothePolls https://www.powerthepolls.org/acluofnc 18 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtebjbhkhk24https://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mt2gwg6bxo2iJoin us on August 20, 6:15-7:30 pm for our Fight Creepy Cameras: Organizing Against Automatic License Plate Readers in North Carolina. Register: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/alprtownhall?ms=alprsocials14 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2gwg6bxo2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msxp7mqttf2eDo you speak English and Spanish? Sign up to be a poll worker today to help your neighbors vote. - ¿Hablas inglés y español? Inscríbete hoy mismo como trabajador electoral para ayudar a votar a tus vecinos. https://www.powerthepolls.org/acluofnc13 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxp7mqttf2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msv6qrsjld2rJoin us for (Un)Happy Hour, a casual gathering for ACLU-NC members and friends to unwind and channel frustration into community. We will be meeting upstairs in the mezzanine! Parking is available in a parking garage off Iron Works Drive. RSVP: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/aclu-raleigh-unhappy-hour12 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv6qrsjld2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mssobmqvxp26Want to know a key way you can help ensure fair and accessible elections in your community? By signing up to be a poll worker! Help make sure elections run smoothly and polling places stay open in your own community by signing up today. #PowerThePolls https://www.powerthepolls.org/acluofnc11 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssobmqvxp26https://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msl4u6l3fe2eBut, you don't have to wait until then to sign up! Sign up today: https://www.powerthepolls.org/acluofnc Serving as a poll worker is one of the most effective, nonpartisan ways you can support elections — plus, you get paid.08 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msl4u6l3fe2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msgvyqmexh2yALPRs are rapidly expanding across NC, effectively creating a mass surveillance system for law enforcement. Join our virtual town hall to learn how ALPRs work, why they threaten privacy and civil liberties, and how you can organize in your community. Register: https://www.acluofnc.org/noalpr06 Aug 2026 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgvyqmexh2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msg3vsmx3a2yPoll workers are the face of our elections. They greet voters, hand out ballots and “I voted” stickers, and help ensure all voters can access the ballot box. Sign up: https://www.powerthepolls.org/acluofnc06 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg3vsmx3a2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msdlheyibe2tJoin us for (Un)Happy Hour, a casual gathering for ACLU-NC members and friends to unwind and channel frustration into community. We will be meeting upstairs in the mezzanine! Parking is available in a parking garage off Iron Works Drive. RSVP: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/aclu-raleigh-unhappy-hour05 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdlheyibe2thttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msbwe22ymr2mWe’re hiring a Staff Attorney to join our team and help defend the civil rights of detained immigrants in North Carolina. We want to hear from you. Click here to learn more: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/jobs/staff-attorney-3/ 04 Aug 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbwe22ymr2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msbar7c3s22mContact your representative now and urge them to reject HB 958 and any other attempts to restrict our vote. Take action: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/vote-no-hb95804 Aug 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbar7c3s22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3msb7ys5wpi2yWith so much going on in our state, we can't do this work alone. We have a place for everyone and can provide training and resources to support you along the way. Fill out our volunteer interest form: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/volunteer04 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msb7ys5wpi2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3ms7gs35f232vTake action and read more: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/vote-no-hb958 When politicians try to rig election rules to cling to power, intimidate voters, or override the will of the people, they are attacking the cornerstone of our democracy.03 Aug 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7gs35f232vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mrt3evc4l225Read the full statement and access resources here: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/news/aclu-nc-condemns-reopening-of-private-prison-for-immigration-detention/29 Jul 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrt3evc4l225https://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mrsqvfwlh22sJustice for Fernando. Justice for all harmed by immigration agents. Read more and take action: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/press-releases/aclu-nc-files-damages-claims-against-the-federal-government-on-behalf-of-north-carolinians-harmed-by-immigration-agents/29 Jul 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsqvfwlh22shttps://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mro5l2ev3k25Contact your senator and tell them to vote NO on HB 958: https://act.acluofnc.org/a/vote-no-hb95828 Jul 2026 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mro5l2ev3k25https://bsky.app/profile/aclunc.bsky.social/post/3mrn7mpzp722rJoin our team! Our development team is looking for an intern to support fundraising and donor engagement, including two donor events this fall. Apply by August 17 - https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/jobs/aclu-nc-development-intern/ 27 Jul 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:nodar2wkcnyit4apuugmcukv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn7mpzp722r