NC NAACP Statement on Federal court ruling upholding Voter ID law

RALEIGH, NC - NAACP North Carolina State Conference President Deborah Dicks Maxwell released the following statement regarding today's federal court ruling upholding North Carolina's photo voter ID law:

“This decision is deeply disappointing and ignores the real and documented barriers that voter ID laws create for Black, Latino, elderly, and low‑income voters. The NAACP North Carolina State Conference remains committed to protecting the fundamental right to vote and will continue pursuing every legal and civic avenue to ensure fair access to the ballot.”

About the NAACP North Carolina State Conference

Founded in 1943, the North Carolina State Conference of NAACP Branches (NAACP North Carolina State Conference) is the oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization in North Carolina, overseeing the programmatic work of over 120 NAACP branches, youth councils, and college chapters. The NAACP North Carolina State Conference is focused on advocating for policies and programs to benefit Blacks and people of color.