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Federal shutdown could delay action in NC election lawsuit

The US Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to place a hold on the lawsuit pitting the federal government against North Carolina’s State Board of Elections. The partial federal government shutdown prompted the request for a stay in the case.

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Appeals Court revives former Roxboro officer’s challenge to NC Giglio law

The North Carolina Court of Appeals will allow a former Roxboro police officer to move forward with his lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s 2021 Giglio law. Wednesday's ruling reverses a trial judge’s decision to dismiss SeanPatrick Leech’s lawsuit.

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Democrats, Elias clients challenge settlement of federal NC election dispute

The Democratic National Committee and a group working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm are challenging the recent deal ending a lawsuit between the US Justice Department and North Carolina’s election board. Both the DNC and Elias’ client filed paperwork in federal court Tuesday. Both groups urge US Chief District Judge Richard Myers to revisit their requests to enter the case as defendants.

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Judge accepts deal ending US Justice Department lawsuit against NC elections board

A federal judge has signed off on the deal ending the US Justice Department’s lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections over incomplete voter registrations. The decision means the Democratic Party and left-of-center activists will not join the dispute as defendants.

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Justice Department, NC elections board file joint motion to end voter registration suit

The US Department of Justice and North Carolina State Board of Elections filed a joint motion Wednesday for a court order ending a federal lawsuit over incomplete voter registrations. The motion filed Wednesday with US Chief District Judge Richard Myers would resolve the complaint the federal government filed against the state elections board in May.

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NC elections board drops Sunday voting in two counties

The North Carolina State Board of Elections split along party lines Wednesday in rejecting Sunday voting for upcoming municipal elections in Davidson and Union counties. The 3-2 Republican majority also approved an update to a plan to address incomplete voter registration records.

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