North Carolina
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19 North Carolina Cases
U.S. Supreme Court
Jun 2014
Heien v. North Carolina
Whether a traffic stop based on a police officer’s mistaken understanding of the traffic laws violates the Fourth Amendment.
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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U.S. Supreme Court
Smart Justice
Criminal Law Reform
Heien v. North Carolina
Whether a traffic stop based on a police officer’s mistaken understanding of the traffic laws violates the Fourth Amendment.
Jun 2014
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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North Carolina
Jun 2014
Gerber and Berlin v. Cooper - Freedom to Marry in North Carolina
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation and the law firms of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Ellis & Winters LLP have filed a new case in federal court on behalf of three married, same-sex couples seeking state recognition of their marriages. Because of the serious medical condition of one member of each couple, they are asking the court to take swift action.
Status: Closed
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North Carolina
LGBTQ Rights
Gerber and Berlin v. Cooper - Freedom to Marry in North Carolina
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation and the law firms of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Ellis & Winters LLP have filed a new case in federal court on behalf of three married, same-sex couples seeking state recognition of their marriages. Because of the serious medical condition of one member of each couple, they are asking the court to take swift action.
Jun 2014
Status: Closed
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North Carolina
Nov 2011
Covarrubias v. Capt. Charlie's Seafood Inc.
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina and the North Carolina Justice Center filed a class action lawsuit and charges of discrimination against Capt. Charlie’s Seafood, Inc. on behalf of three temporary H-2B visa workers for unlawfully restricting them to certain work solely because they are women. The class action lawsuit charged that the company underpaid H-2B visa workers and failed to reimburse them for visa and travel costs.
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North Carolina
Women's Rights
Covarrubias v. Capt. Charlie's Seafood Inc.
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina and the North Carolina Justice Center filed a class action lawsuit and charges of discrimination against Capt. Charlie’s Seafood, Inc. on behalf of three temporary H-2B visa workers for unlawfully restricting them to certain work solely because they are women. The class action lawsuit charged that the company underpaid H-2B visa workers and failed to reimburse them for visa and travel costs.
Nov 2011
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North Carolina
Oct 2010
Amazon.com, LLC v. Kenneth R. Lay
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North Carolina
National Security
+2 Issues
Amazon.com, LLC v. Kenneth R. Lay
Oct 2010
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