SCSJ represents individuals and community-based organizations in cases centered around justice system reform, voter rights, and environmental justice. We believe in creating the potential for structural change that will benefit underserved communities and have positive implications for racial justice, election protection, and environmental preservation. Our litigation extends to nonpartisan groups and people of color in local and statewide redistricting litigation across the South, and we have represented clients before the United States Supreme Court.
Our Cases
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, et al., v. The Chemours Company
The NAACP New Hanover County Branch is objecting to an attempt by Chemours and DuPont to hide documents about dumping harmful substances into the Cape Fear River.
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Democracy N.C. v. N.C. State Board of Elections
SCSJ filed this challenge to several North Carolina voting restrictions presenting an undue burden on voters during the COVID-19 pandemic on behalf of two organizations and eight voters.
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Lawsuit Against Central Piedmont Community College
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY | ONGOING Case Summary Notice Filed 4/23/2025 Updated 04/25/2025 North Carolina residents are suing Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and its Board of Trustees due to CPCC’s efforts to hide information about its development of a controversial public safety training facility. Two plaintiffs were also banned from CPCC’s campus after attending a public…
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