Critics argue that North Carolina’s new election maps violate key basic provisions of the state’s Declaration of Rights. Those critics include the four Democrats serving on the N.C. Supreme Court. They labeled the maps unconstitutional.
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State urges N.C. Supreme Court to reject Barber's trespass appeal
Lawyers representing the state are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to reject an appeal from left-wing political activist the Rev. William Barber.
Governor Cooper statement on NC Supreme Court ruling
Governor Roy Cooper issued a statement on NC Supreme Court.
State Supreme Court rejects candidate filing request from sheriffs, DAs, clerks
A pair of orders from the N.C. Supreme Court Monday officially rejected requests from the state's sheriffs, district attorneys, and Superior Court clerks to reopen candidate filing as soon as possible.
Cooper, Stein outline plan for N.C. Supreme Court to bypass lawmakers on redistricting
Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein want the state Supreme Court to throw out new statewide election maps. They've outlined a plan that would help the court draw new maps without legislative input.
Supreme Court of North Carolina names Grant Buckner as the new Clerk of Court
Chief Justice Paul Newby announced today that Grant Buckner has been named as the 17th clerk of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Buckner takes over the role from Amy Funderburk, who will be leaving the position in February.
Beasley avoids new questions on filibuster
Democratic U.S. candidate Cheri Beasley tweeted Wednesday that if she had been in the Senate, she would have voted in favor of the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Beasley doesn’t respond to questions this week on how she would have voted on keeping the filibuster, despite questions from her supporters and Carolina Journal.
OPINION: New rule could offer useful information for Supreme Court elections
It’s not easy to find helpful information about N.C. Supreme Court justices running for re-election. But a new court rule might offer additional insights that can help voters heading to the polls.
Appeals Court won't force N.C. regulators to permit new solar plant
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed state regulators' ruling against a proposed solar energy plant for North Carolina. Appellate judges accepted regulators' argument that the plant would have forced overly costly upgrades to the state's electric grid.
Appeal means $1.7 billion Leandro transfer could end up at N.C. Supreme Court
A Democrat-controlled N.C. Supreme Court could end up deciding the constitutionality of a $1.7-billion transfer ordered by the presiding judge in the long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit.
Justices Barringer, Berger confirm they will hear N.C. constitutional amendments case
N.C. Supreme Court Justices Tamara Barringer and Phil Berger Jr. confirmed late Friday afternoon that they will take part in a high-profile case involving two challenged amendments to the N.C. Constitution.
Sheriffs, DAs, court clerks want N.C. Supreme Court to reopen candidate filing
Groups representing N.C. sheriffs, district attorneys, and Superior Court clerks want the N.C. Supreme Court to reopen candidate filing for their upcoming elections.
Controller urges N.C. Supreme Court to reject latest Leandro appeal
State Controller Linda Combs is asking the N.C. Supreme Court not to step into the latest dispute involving the long-running Leandro school funding case. At stake is $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds.
Unanimous N.C. Supreme Court rules charter school is not 'arm of the state'
A unanimous N.C. Supreme Court has ruled against the former Kinston Charter Academy and its leader in a dispute involving state funding tied to inflated enrollment projections.
NAACP defends Earls, repeats call for disqualification rules in latest Supreme Court filing
Lawyers representing the state NAACP defend N.C. Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls in their latest filing at the state's high court. At the same time, the civil rights group repeats its call for clear standards that could lead to Republican justices' removal from a high-profile case.
NC Supreme Court Delays Primaries Until May 2022
A North Carolina Supreme Court ruling today has halted candidate filing and pushed the primary election date from March 8 to May 17 2022.
Redistricting challengers want Berger Jr. removed from case
Opponents of North Carolina's new election maps want the state Supreme Court to disqualify Justice Phil Berger Jr. from hearing their case.
Hudson will not seek re-election to N.C. Supreme Court
The N.C. Supreme Court's senior associate justice, Robin Hudson, will not seek re-election next year. Hudson announced Thursday that she will not run for another term.
Lawsuit challenging N.C. redistricting process thrown out
A Wake County Superior Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that was filed against the state’s election redistricting process. The suit alleged that the General Assembly violated previous court precedents governing how election maps should be drawn.