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Voter ID critics appeal recent ruling upholding NC law
Critics who have been challenging North Carolina’s voter identification law for more than seven years in federal court are appealing the latest ruling upholding the law.
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Federal judge upholds NC voter ID law two years after trial
A federal judge has upheld North Carolina’s voter identification law nearly two years after holding a trial in a lawsuit challenging the ID requirement.
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NC transgender care case returns to federal trial court, possibly new judge
The lawsuit challenging North Carolina State Health Plan restrictions on coverage of treatments typically sought by transgender patients is returning to a federal trial court. It’s not clear which judge will oversee the case.
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Voter ID critics hope recent 9th Circuit Arizona ruling will affect NC case
Critics challenging North Carolina’s voter identification law in federal court are asking the judge to take note of a recent ruling from an Arizona election case. Voter ID supporters and opponents have been waiting for a decision in the North Carolina case since a trial last May.
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Federal Appeals Court to hear NC felon voting case in May
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on May 9 in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s crime against felons voting in state elections. A federal trial judge struck down the crime in April 2024.
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Ballots were not rejected in NC ‘for lack of voter ID’
A recent headline in a major North Carolina newspaper offers a misleading take on the state's photo voter identification requirement.
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Elections board, DAs urge federal Appeals Court to uphold NC felon voting crime
The North Carolina State Board of Elections and elected district attorneys across the state are urging a federal Appeals Court to reverse a ruling throwing out the state’s crime for felon voting. A federal judge issued a decision in April supporting plaintiffs challenging the law.
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Lawmakers argue ‘it’s too late’ for judge to block voter ID in 2024
State legislative leaders argue in a court filing this week that it’s too late for a federal judge to issue an order that would block the state’s photo voter identification law for the November election. Voter ID supporters and critics await a ruling from US District Judge Loretta Biggs. She wrapped up a two-week trial in May in a federal lawsuit challenging voter ID.
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Voter ID critics oppose stay in federal lawsuit
If a federal judge rules against North Carolina’s photo voter identification law, ID critics urge her not to block her own ruling during state lawmakers’ appeals. Voter ID critics filed paperwork Monday objecting to a stay of the forthcoming voter ID ruling.
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Federal judge could thwart voter ID again
US District Judge Loretta Biggs could decide for a second time to block a photo identification requirement for North Carolina's elections.
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Lawmakers ask for stay if federal judge rules against voter ID
As a federal judge ponders the future of North Carolina’s voter identification law, state legislative leaders have asked her to issue a stay of any ruling against voter ID. Legislative lawyers filed paperwork Monday explaining why they believe US District Judge Loretta Biggs should allow voter ID to remain in effect in North Carolina during an appeal of a possible ruling against the state law.
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Judge dismisses ACLU’s federal lawsuit against NC anti-riot law
A federal judge has dismissed the American Civil Liberties Union’s federal lawsuit against North Carolina’s anti-riot law. State Attorney General Josh Stein and three local district attorneys targeted by the suit had asked for the dismissal.
