Court battles highlight North Carolinians’ right to earn a living
The 1776 Constitution of NC the stare assured protections for the inalienable right to earn a living. Certificate of Need laws prohibit that right. Read More
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Top NC court tackles legal issues linked to pandemic
Future governors and legislatures could gain new guidance about constitutionally acceptable responses to emergency conditions. Read More
Stein ad revives rape-kit backlog issue
If Stein deserves credit for clearing the rape-kit backlog, so do leading GOP lawmakers. They voted to spend taxpayers’ money to address the issue. Read More
Recent cases highlight partisan differences within top court
We should expect Republicans and Democrats to set partisan preferences aside when judging matters of law. Read More
Leandro ruling could open up education finance debate
It’s unclear how justices will rule but oral arguments suggested concerns about locking North Carolina into the existing Leandro plan. Read More
A judicious, judicial approach to NC abortion lawsuit
It’s worth noting that an important ruling in a hotly contested legal dispute did not follow a clear partisan playbook, instead putting the law above political preferences. Read More
Judge turns off spigot for AG’s ‘slush fund’
All funds received from Smithfield Foods after July 1, 2019, must be used for the purpose of environmental enhancement in public schools. Read More
Federal judge could thwart voter ID again
Dropping voter ID now would be “inequitable,” lawmakers argued. It “would cause chaos and confusion.” Read More
Top NC court unites in case tackling fundamental rights
The decision shows that North Carolina's highest court values protecting fundamental rights more than following governmental procedures. Read More
Expect disagreement about fairness of redistricting ruling
What is a "fair" election? And what constitutes "fairness" in drawing electoral districts? Read More
