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SCSJ 2014 Summer Interns

What’s it like for summer interns working with a multi-issue social justice organization? We asked SCSJ’s four summer law clerks and they told us all…
Justice System Reform

Spotlight on Juvenile Delinquency Cases

In late 2013 the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued opinions on three juvenile delinquency cases that merit highlighting: • In re J.L.H., 2013 N.C. App.…

Resource for Detained or Deported Parents

The Women’s Refugee Commission has announced the release of its groundbreaking new publication, Detained or Deported: What about my children? What to do if you…

DOCUMENTED watch party 6/29!

The United States is home to a vast majority of people who are direct decedents of immigrants or who are immigrants themselves. Our politicians devote…

Engaging young voters

Young Voters Young people can be a difficult audience to reach and enthuse about political issues. NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina Foundation tackled this challenge by…

Redistricting Principles Endorsed

SCSJ Endorses Redistricting Principles For a More Perfect Union On June 17, 2014 Common Cause released a set of Redistricting Principles For a More Perfect…

Durham Police Problems Persist

Video shows Durham Police use of force Re-emphasizing the need for immediate action to curb racial profiling by Durham Police, a video was released this…