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Federal felon voting lawsuit scheduled for April 22 trial

A federal judge will hold an April 22 bench trial in Winston-Salem in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s restrictions on felon voting. Critics argue that the restrictions are racially discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of felons who have completed active prison time but remain on parole, probation, or post-release supervision.

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Appeals Court rejects injunction in state Senate redistricting lawsuit

A federal Appeals Court has decided not to grant an injunction in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s new state Senate election map. The decision announced Thursday means the state is unlikely to face any changes to the remaining 2024 electoral calendar.

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State Supreme Court still weighing Gaston schools’ SAFE Child Act appeal

North Carolina’s highest court has made no final decision about taking up the Gaston County school board’s appeal of a ruling upholding the SAFE Child Act as constitutional. The court dismissed three of four pending appeals Wednesday. A fourth appeal remains active.

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