A federal judge has set a Thursday deadline for responses to felon voting advocates’ attempt to speed up their lawsuit. The advocates seek an injunction that could affect felons’ ability to vote in this year’s municipal elections.
Supporters of felon voting in North Carolina are urging a federal court to expedite their case. They filed a motion Thursday in US District Court seeking a hearing on their requests for an injunction and summary judgment in the legal dispute.
The NC State Board of Elections and local district attorneys urge a federal judge to reject a lawsuit challenging state restrictions on felon voting. The federal court action is taking place after the NC Supreme Court upheld state felon voting rules in April.
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