Civil Rights
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How a family swimming spot at Pisgah National Forest in NC became ‘a trap’ for an ICE raid
In western NC, ICE agents raided a swimming hole in Pisgah National Forest. Here’s what to know.
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Opinion: The grotesque indifference of Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s latest attack
Most North Carolinians are struggling right now. But Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for Senate, is spending his time cyberstalking a trans teacher.
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3 things happening in NC: ‘Moral Monday’ protests the SAVE Act in Washington
Bishop William Barber II condemns Trump’s controversial voting bill, the SAVE Act. Plus, major voting changes afoot at the NC state legislature.
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Mexican man living in Durham dies of leukemia in ICE custody
A young Mexican man who lived in Durham and was in ICE custody died in a hospital in Augusta, Georgia, after developing an aggressive leukemia that quickly took his life.
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ICE expected to open mass detention facility in North Carolina, sparking anger, pushback
ICE will be reopening a for-profit prison in Winton, North Carolina, as one of the largest immigrant detention facilities on the East Coast, according to reports.
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More than one-third of NC jails have exceeded capacity this year
More than one-third of North Carolina jails have exceeded capacity at some point in 2026, with 19 operating above capacity every month this year.
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Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, July 17 – July 23
This weekend, events are being held to honor the life and civil rights legacy of John Lewis. We’ve also included canvassing opportunities, rallies, and protests taking place across North Carolina.
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Here’s what’s in the North Carolina legislature’s controversial election bill
The sweeping election bill was set to speed through the North Carolina committee process Tuesday, but hit a speed bump as dozens of protesters filled legislative halls and committee rooms.
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Opinion: I went to an ICE detention center. There, I saw the real ‘immigration crisis’
Traveling to the federal detention center in Stewart County, Georgia, Iliana Santillán attended the hearing of a friend and emerged with a greater understanding of those detained by ICE.
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This North Carolina city mulls an indefinite youth curfew
A Fayetteville ordinance allows police to stop anyone 16 or younger if they’re out after 11 pm.
