The Southern Coalition for Social Justice

Press Release: Voters File Federal Court Challenge to Voter Intimidation Efforts in Virginia

April 12, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2018 Contact: Dustin…

Voting Rights Advocates Seek New Districts in Wake County for the 2018 Election

February 21, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed…

Statement from the Southern Coalition for Social Justice Regarding the Dismissal of Charges for the Protesters Charged with Toppling Confederate Monument in Durham

February 20, 2018

On February 20, 2018, Durham District Attorney Roger Echols…

Plaintiffs Quick to Seek Relief in State Court after U.S. Supreme Court Action

February 7, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. - Plaintiffs in a state court redistricting challenge…

U.S. Supreme Court Orders into Effect Fixes for Racially Gerrymandered Districts for 2018 Election

February 6, 2018

Puts hold on some of the Special Master’s districts related…

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Fight racial bias in the criminal justice system, and build stronger communities.

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Press Release: Voters File Federal Court Challenge to Voter Intimidation Efforts in Virginia

April 12, 2018

Voting Rights Advocates Seek New Districts in Wake County for the 2018 Election

February 21, 2018

Plaintiffs Quick to Seek Relief in State Court after U.S. Supreme Court Action

February 7, 2018

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The Road to the Polls

A comparison of the voting laws in two states that shows stark differences in poll access.

One Mistake, Two Journeys

A look at the collateral consequences of convictions.

Women Bear the Brunt of New NC Voting Restrictions

How NC’s new voting law disproportionately affects women and people of color.

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Alberta Currie

Alberta Currie

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Adrienne

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Let The People Vote

SCSJ helped win new changes to North Carolina's voting law for 2016. Learn more »

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