This week we joined a lawsuit on behalf of five individuals — and a class of similarly situated people — to prevent unlawful warrantless immigration arrests across North Carolina by DHS and its agencies, ICE, CBP, and U.S. Border Patrol. southerncoalition.org/five-individ...

Our 2025 Impact Report is here! The year showed the strength of communities across the South who showed up for one another and demanded change. Dive into the stories, wins, and lessons that shaped our work in 2025. southerncoalition.org/resources/20...

According to FBI Data, homicide offenses in North Carolina dropped 22.83% from 2024 to 2025. Real public safety comes from evidence-based solutions, not fear-driven policies. southerncoalition.org/justice-syst...

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by Chemours and DuPont to hide documents related to the release of harmful substances into the Cape Fear River. southerncoalition.org/judge-denies...

A panel of federal judges will not block the North Carolina General Assembly’s latest congressional map, which changes Congressional Districts 1 and 3 and disproportionately impacts Black voters. southerncoalition.org/federal-judg...

Duke Energy wants customers to pay billions for new methane gas plants and pipelines for big tech. Power companies have nothing to lose, but we do. 🚫 Help us rise up against this irresponsible surge of new fossil fuels! https://loom.ly/N8-Ol_g

North Carolina's H307 Is NOT a Public Safety Plan. Headline-driven law < real solutions. H307 pushes more jail, prison, and executions — but it doesn’t fix what actually makes communities safe: housing, healthcare, and prevention. 🧵

We are joining voters and pro-democracy partners to challenge North Carolina’s retaliatory map that targets Black voters in the Black Belt. North Carolinians deserve fair maps. Learn more: southerncoalition.org/voters-pro-d...

At 14, Brett Abrams was sentenced to life in prison. After 42 years, his case will help secure parole reforms and give people sentenced as kids a real chance to prove their growth and rehabilitation. southerncoalition.org/settlement-r...

Challenges to voter rolls impacted millions of voters in recent election cycles—and disproportionately removed people of color. We're working to implement evidence-based solutions that help election administrators and ensure no one is unjustly blocked from voting. Learn more: ucs.org/election-recs

For decades, West Badin’s predominantly African American residents have borne the brunt of this contamination. The former Alcoa smelter, which operated from 1916 until 2010, left hazardous waste buried near homes and local waterways. We're demanding change. southerncoalition.org/scsj-partner...

🗳️Election Day is just ten weeks from today. We know that too often, eligible voters face undue burdens that make it harder to vote. We’re working with partners and election officials to implement science-backed solutions to improve access to the polls. Learn more at: ucs.org/election-recs

We're headed to court! Our case against SB 747, a law that targets the votes of young North Carolinians, will head to trial this October. Young voters deserve to have their voices heard, and we're taking the fight to court to protect their rights. southerncoalition.org/civil-rights...

Agencies should have a clear policy for the instances in which it’s appropriate for officers to conceal their identities. Otherwise, it could lead to lack of transparency from law enforcement and the inability to hold people accountable. Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

On August 26, a judge will hear new evidence in a case built on shaky video and testimony that’s since been recanted. We believe James deserves a new trial. Share his story. www.theassemblync.com/politics/cri... #freejamesrichardson

James Richardson, an innocent North Carolina man wrongfully convicted for the murders of two people nearly two decades ago in Pitt County, will have his case back in court later this month as he continues to fight for his freedom. southerncoalition.org/innocent-gre...

The system failed James Richardson. It has one more chance to make it right. Watch the trailer for "Is It Just Me?", a mini doc on his wrongful conviction and the community standing behind him. 📽️ Watch + Share:

SCSJ mourns the loss of our esteemed founding board member, James “Fergie” Ferguson, who passed away Monday. Ferguson’s legacy of civil rights advocacy and community lawyering is woven deeply into the fabric of racial justice across NC and the nation. More: southerncoalition.org/scsj-extends...

Edgecombe County showed what's possible when communities are heard. After almost two years of organizing, the school board adopted Map C, a redistricting map shaped by the community. southerncoalition.org/a-win-for-co...

Historic flooding from Chantal caused road closures and damage across Moore, Chatham, and Orange counties. Storms like this are becoming more intense and more frequent. Check out our 'Steps to Build Flood Resiliency' resource for steps to protect your home:

Law enforcement training facilities are expanding, and the public deserves to have input. We challenged Central Piedmont’s refusal to follow transparency laws. Now, they’ve agreed to turn over public records and lift bans on two residents who simply asked questions. www.yahoo.com/news/central...

Racial gerrymandering is being challenged in courtrooms across the South. From North Carolina to Texas and Alabama, Black voters are fighting to protect their political power. evrimagaci.org/tpg/southern...

North Carolina hasn’t had an execution in 19 years, but the machinery of death stands ready. On Aug 16 in Raleigh, we gather to mourn, move, and manifest a future without death row. Join us for creative workshops, art, a vigil, and abolition. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/WeKeepUsAlive

There are 1.5M “missing” voters in North Carolina, people who are eligible to vote but don’t, because NC has designed its voting system to discourage them from doing so. We joined @scsjofficial.bsky.social for an interview with NC Newsline to explain our findings: ncnewsline.com/2025/07/07/n...

"Communities like Horse Creek Valley should not be dumping grounds for polluting industries simply because they’ve carried that burden before." www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandar...

Extreme heat is becoming the norm. Worker protections should be too. Last week, we urged OSHA to center equity in its new heat safety rules so those most at risk, like farmworkers, have more than bare minimum protections. southerncoalition.org/scsj-applaud...

The fight for fair maps is back in court. Common Cause NC is asking community members to join them in packing the federal courtroom in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, July 8. Will you be joining? RSVP here:

When Edenton’s Human Relations Commission pushed to remove the Confederate monument from the town’s waterfront in 2020, it was part of a larger vision for racial reconciliation. But pro-Confederate groups have fought those efforts every step of the way. www.washingtonpost.com/history/2025...

Two Charlotte community members banned from CPCC’s campus after speaking out have had their bans lifted—and the college has committed to greater transparency moving forward. southerncoalition.org/settlement-r...

🧵 New research reveals 1.5 million North Carolinians are missing during election time, in part because NC has become one of the hardest states to vote in. The solution? Remove the barriers. Empower voters. Read our new report with @scsjofficial.bsky.social: demos.nyc/nc-missing-v...

Today marks 12 years since Shelby v. Holder. One ruling gutted the Voting Rights Act. 12 years later, we’re still fighting voter suppression and working to restore what was lost.

Aiken County residents are going to court to challenge a landfill 127x larger than the one it’s replacing. The Rabbit Hill landfill threatens homes, a local school, and a community that has carried the weight of pollution for decades. southerncoalition.org/groups-go-to...

Imagine a gas station being built right in your backyard. That’s the reality for Brookhaven residents. A proposed RaceTrac station threatens the health, safety, and peace of a historic Black neighborhood and children at a nearby middle school.

Happy Pride Month, y’all! 🏳️‍🌈 The intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and other social justice issues highlights how deeply connected our struggles are and how homophobic lawmakers are working to erase queer and trans lives from every part of society.

Today outside the Wake County Courthouse, North Carolinians spoke powerfully against sore loser Jefferson Griffin's outrageous scheme to throw out the lawful ballots of more than 60,000 voters. 📣Join us as we fight to protect the rights of these North Carolina voters: ccnc.me/griffin

A North Carolina judge ruled in a landmark case on Friday that race played a key role in the death penalty trial of Hasson Bacote, a Black man who challenged his death sentence under the Racial Justice Act. #ncpol ncnewsline.com/2025/02/07/n...

Griffin is STILL trying to overturn an election he lost by throwing out the legal votes of over 60,000+ voters, starting with military heroes. Show up and stay loud about this! #ncpol @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social www.mobilize.us/bullcityindi...

Judge Griffin’s attempt to throw out 60,000+ ballots isn’t just extreme—it could also set a dangerous precedent. NC voters & civil rights groups are standing up in court to protect the fundamental right to vote. #ncpol southerncoalition.org/voting-and-c...

Voter suppression is working exactly as it was meant to. Across the South, felony disenfranchisement keeps millions—disproportionately Black voters—out of the democratic process.

Jefferson Griffin is attempting to challenge the results of the 2024 NC Supreme Court election, putting the votes of 60,000 North Carolinians at risk of being discounted. Is your vote at risK? Check your vote: ccnc.me/GriffinList @commoncausenc.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/TWSsj...

The Department of Education said the memo calling for a broad pause on federal spending did not apply to federal student loans or Pell grants. That money will continue to flow, the statement said

🚨 The White House has ordered a pause on all federal grants & loans, starting Tuesday at 5 p.m. This affects trillions in government spending, halting many programs, but won’t impact Social Security, Medicare, or direct assistance to individuals.

The new CARES program in Raleigh will place mental health clinicians in 911 call centers, connecting people in crisis to care instead of defaulting to law enforcement. This is what reimagining public safety looks like. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

New KYR for immigration justice advocates: Assessing Risks in Supporting Immigrants at Points of Intervention, Understanding the “Harboring” Non-U.S. Citizens Federal Crime, 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)

Majority-Black "sacrifice zones" are already grappling with severe environmental and public health crises. Under the current administration, critical protections — such as civil rights complaints and pollution regulations — could be eliminated entirely.

“The voters spoke and elected whom we wanted to represent us. And it’s basically like, ‘We really don’t care what you said. We’re going to do kind of what we want to do anyway.’” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by reflecting on his unwavering commitment to justice and unity. His teachings remind us that change takes perseverance. Let’s carry his vision forward on this Inauguration Day and stay committed to the work ahead. #mlkday

The influence of wealthy donors and dark money reached unprecedented levels in the 2024 election — much of which would have been illegal before the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.

Our Zoning 101 Toolkit is now available in Spanish! ✨ Learn how zoning affects communities and uncover the racial injustices embedded in zoning practices. 📥 Download the toolkit today: southerncoalition.org/resources/nc...

HAPPENING NOW: We're live with leading campaign finance experts to discuss how the Citizens United SCOTUS decision and big money dominated the 2024 election. Join us now! https://www.youtube.com/live/IL3AH5wDUkM?si=10-maYoBOztAZw13