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An update on HB 307 and the future of public safety in North Carolina

An update on HB 307 and the future of public safety in North Carolina

Published October 9, 2025

The North Carolina Justice Center is deeply disappointed to share that House Bill 307 was signed into law this past week. This law was …

NCJC Challenges NCGA to Act as Medicaid Cuts Take Effect Oct. 1

Published October 2, 2025

(Raleigh, NC—October 1, 2025) The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) adjourned last week without fully funding the Medicaid program, triggering unnecessary and destabilizing cuts to …

Harmful Legislation Targeting Immigrant Communities Under the Guise of Public Safety Takes Effect

Published October 1, 2025

(Raleigh, NC) October 1, 2025 – Last year, HB-10 was signed into law, marking a deeply concerning step backward for immigrant rights in …

Workers’ Rights Project Helps Expose Challenges Faced by Migrant Women in H-2A Visa Program

Published September 29, 2025

(Raleigh, NC) – North Carolina is one of the largest employers of H-2A temporary agricultural workers in the country.  Despite that, it is …

NCJC calls on Gov. Stein to veto recent crime bill and act on policy priorities that protect safety and well-being

Published September 25, 2025

The NC Justice Center calls on Governor Stein to veto recent crime bill and act on policy priorities that protect safety and well-being …

EdTrust budget tool provides education advocates key information for opposing harmful federal funding cuts

Published September 19, 2025

With federal lawmakers debating three separate education funding proposals, the potential impacts of each bill on North Carolina schools are not easy to …

Urge Lawmakers to Take Immediate Action to Fund Medicaid, the Healthy Opportunities Program, and Public Schools as Harmful Cuts Loom 

Published September 19, 2025

Raleigh, NC (September 19, 2025) — Join us for a press event Monday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Carolina General …

2025 Defenders of Justice Awards Honor Bold NC Leaders Driving Change

Published September 18, 2025

Durham, NC (September 18, 2025) — Every year, the Defenders of Justice Awards Gala brings people together to celebrate the inspiring leaders who …

North Carolina students deserve honesty and action on school funding

Published September 12, 2025

NC Senator Michael Lee is touting his party’s record on school funding on social media, but it’s a drastic exaggeration. Lee has spent …

Every Child NC hosts powerful Youth Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly

Published September 12, 2025

On Wednesday, July 30th, Every Child NC hosted a Youth Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly. This was a powerful event at …

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