March 4, 2021 Covid Decarceration Resources
We’ve reached a landmark settlement with the state of North Carolina that will result in the unprecedented early release of at least 3,500 people in custody inside state prisons. We invite you to use and share this page as a resource as we continue navigating the coming weeks and months together in our effort to quickly and safely reduce the population in state prisons to save lives.
January 29, 2021 Voices From the Inside: The Impact of COVID-19 on Incarcerated People
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a clear and urgent crisis for those currently incarcerated or at risk of becoming incarcerated, as prisons and jails present the highest risk of illness from the virus.
September 19, 2020 FAQ for Voting with a Criminal Record in NC
In September, a three judge panel ruled that thousands of people on community supervision whose inability to pay fines and fees extended their probation and parole can now register to vote.
August 12, 2020 Amicus Briefs Filed in Support of Plaintiffs in the Community Success Initiative, et. al., v. Moore Case
Multiple amicus curiae briefs have been filed in support of Plaintiffs in the Community Success Initiative, et. al., v. Moore case in Wake County Superior Court, regarding the restoration of voting rights for individuals currently on probation or post-release supervision for a felony conviction in North Carolina.
July 24, 2020 Amicus Briefs Filed In Support of NC NAACP in Photo Voter ID Case Appeal
On July 20, 2020, three amicus curiae briefs were filed in support of Plaintiffs-Appellees in N.C. NAACP v. Raymond, the photo voter ID appeal in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (Case No. 20-1092).
April 7, 2020 Dontae’s Story
Dontae Sharpe, now Forward Justice R.I.S.E. Fellow, freed after serving 26 years in case of wrongful conviction.