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
NC SPIN Posts by Mitch Kokai
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
Two cheers for Democrats’ transparency amendment
The idea of a proposed amendment to our constitution for a constitutional right of access to public records and meetings is a good idea but will never get to a vote by the public. Read More
Sharing NC’s fruits with the rest of the nation
You might easily gloss over our state constitution's clause in which we enjoy the right to “the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor.” Read More
North Carolina has good reason for early Law Day celebration
Law Day isn't until May 1 but the NC Supreme Court has handed down decisions that celebrate the rule of law in a free society. Read More
Justice’s questions could pave way for new NC deference standard
Dietze has questioned what happens when government agencies write their own rules. Read More
