September 19, 2020 FAQ for Voting with a Criminal Record in NC
In September, a three judge pannel 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.
September 14, 2020 Event: Voting is Power Unleashed! #MoralMonday Mass Assembly
Forward Justice is proud to partner with the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and NAACP Legal Defense Fund for this evening of information and inspiration.
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 Stories from the Second Chance Alliance chapters
The official launch of the “Clean Slate Campaign” took place on May 7, 2019 at the bi- annual Second Chance Advocacy Day, which has occurred since 2011, and is anchored by Forward Justice, Community Success Initiative, North Carolina Justice Center and other Second Chance Alliance (SCA) members.
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.