The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will not block a 55-mile natural gas pipeline project from moving forward in North Carolina and Virginia as environmental groups challenge a federal water permit.
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals used a North Carolina case Monday to clarify that attempted armed bank robbery is a violent crime under federal law.
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals must decide whether to block a 55-mile natural gas pipeline project in North Carolina and Virginia while environmental groups challenge a federal water permit issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Two voters challenging state Senate districts in northeastern North Carolina are dropping their appeal in federal court.
The Libertarian voter challenging North Carolina’s ban against “ballot selfies” is making her pitch to the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
Top North Carolina lawmakers argue that a 2025 federal Appeals Court ruling in a West Virginia case should allow the Tar Heel State to restrict access to the abortion drug mifespristone.
Top lawmakers urge the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals to reject a lawsuit challenging two state Senate districts in northeastern North Carolina.
Private religious schools and potentially other non-profits throughout the country could soon feel the ripple effects of an appeal to be argued Jan. 25 at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia. The Court of Appeals, which covers North Carolina and four other states, will consider whether a private school...
The No. 1 legal nemesis of North Carolina’s conservative-led legislature over the past decade, US Circuit Judge James (Jim) Wynn, has decided to step down from the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals, opening a fourth seat for President Joe Biden to fill on the Richmond-based panel. The court hears appeals from North Carolina as...
A top election law adviser to legislative leaders suggests the U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts could have a decision fairly quickly on whether to delay an order by an appeals court striking down North Carolina’s voter ID law. “Considering the issue that we’re debating is the Purcell principle in changing rules this...
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused on Thursday to put a hold on its order striking down North Carolina’s voter ID law and related election reforms while the opinion is on appeal. State Republican leaders have appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. State GOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse reacted strongly to Thursday’s...
