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4th Circuit could hear NC abortion drug case in October
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals could hear oral arguments this fall in a case involving a challenge to North Carolina’s restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone.
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The most expensive paint job in CMS
The deeper harm in these cases is not the legal fees and settlements. It is the message sent to students that expressing their beliefs can make them a target of the government.
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NC lawmakers cite WVa case to bolster NC abortion drug restrictions
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.
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Appeals Court urged to restart NC abortion drug case
North Carolina legislative leaders are asking the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals to allow new filings in a case involving state restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone.
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Federal Appeals Court places NC mifepristone case on hold to deal with WVa suit
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will not resolve a dispute over North Carolina’s restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone until it settles a similar dispute in a West Virginia case.
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Legislative leaders defend abortion drug restrictions at 4th Circuit
Top Republican legislative leaders are defending state restrictions against the abortion drug mifepristone in court filings at the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Governor-elect Josh Stein and a UNC Health physician are fighting the restrictions.
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Stein argues at 4th Circuit against NC abortion pill restrictions
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is making his case against North Carolina’s abortion pill restrictions at the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Stein is the Democratic nominee for governor in this fall’s election.
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Fired WSSU professor stresses free speech, deference in NC Supreme Court filing
A former Winston-Salem State University professor challenging his dismissal in a lawsuit at North Carolina’s highest court emphasizes concerns about free speech and administrative deference in his latest court filing. The North Carolina Supreme Court will consider WSSU’s decision to fire Alvin Mitchell in 2019. Lower courts have ruled in favor of the university.
Opinion
Empower K-12 students and staff to know their First Amendment Rights
Students have a constitutional right express their faith during school — including studying religious texts during non-instructional time, expressing their beliefs in assignments, and talking to others about their faith.
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State, national groups support NC mifepristone restrictions at 4th Circuit
As state legislative leaders appeal a federal judge’s ruling striking down some of North Carolina’s restrictions on an abortion pill, state and national groups are offering support in new court filings. The NC Values Institute and American Center for Law and Justice have filed separate briefs in recent days with the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
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UNC defends deference in state Supreme Court case of fired WSSU professor
The University of North Carolina System defends the legal concept of administrative deference in its latest state Supreme Court filing in the case of a fired Winston-Salem State University professor. Lower courts have ruled against Professor Alvin Mitchell.
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Legislative leaders defend mifepristone restrictions at 4th Circuit
State legislative leaders defended North Carolina’s restrictions on the abortion pill mifespristone as they filed an opening brief Monday at the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Republican lawmakers are challenging a June order from US Chief District Judge Catherine Eagles. It struck down portions of a state law that Eagles viewed as conflicting with rules from the federal Food and Drug Administration.
