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The Latest Breaking News from The North Carolina Supreme Court

A troubling precedent in North Carolina

Jefferson Griffin, a Republican state Supreme Court candidate, is refusing to accept his November loss

Salon

NC Supreme Court blocks Democrat's win

The apparent loser of the November election, Jefferson Griffin, is seeking to throw out some 60,000 ballots

Salon

North Carolina legislature enacts new congressional, legislative districts

On Oct. 25, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted new congressional and legislative district boundaries. The final votes for each plan were strictly along party lines, with all votes in favor by Republicans and all votes against by Democrats. The state redrew its district boundaries after North Carolina’s Supreme Court…

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North Carolina lawmakers approve maps creating gains for the GOP in Congress

North Carolina Republicans gave final approval Wednesday to new political districts that are likely to hand the party more seats in Congress next year.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, June 30, 2023

States have enacted more election-related bills this year than at this point last year. In case you missed it, yesterday we released our exclusive report looking back at election administration legislation data from January-May.

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U.S. Supreme Court affirms state court authority to overturn congressional district boundaries in Moore v. Harper

On June 27, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Moore v. Harper that the North Carolina Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning the state’s congressional district boundaries did not conflict with the Elections Clause in the U.S. Constitution. Although the state supreme court subsequently reversed its decision, SCOTUS upheld the…

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Supreme Court Confirms That State Legislatures Can't Ignore the Constitution When Writing Election Rules

Chief Justice John Roberts decisively rejected the independent state legislature theory.

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SCOTUS limits agencies’ regulatory, adjudicatory scope

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

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Second Trump defamation trial brought by E Jean Carroll scheduled for January 2024 – as it happened

Date set for $10m lawsuit brought by the New York writer who previously was awarded $5m for verdict against ex-president

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U.S. Supreme Court directs parties to file additional supplemental briefs in Moore v. Harper

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 4 directed the parties in Moore v. Harper to file supplemental letter briefs in the case by May 11. The court’s order asked the parties, “What is the effect on this Court’s jurisdiction of the April 28, 2023 order of the North Carolina Supreme Court?

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DOJ urges Supreme Court not to decide case on federal elections - Roll Call

The DOJ and most parties in a dispute about North Carolina congressional maps urged the Supreme Court on Thursday not to decide the case.

Roll Call

Has Moore v. Harper Become Moot?

The Supreme Court wants further briefing on whether it retains jurisdiction

Reason

North Carolina Supreme Court issues nine opinions from April 24-30

The North Carolina Supreme Court issued nine opinions from April 24-30. As of April 30, the court issued 17 opinions in 2023 — 27 fewer than this point a year ago. Three of the nine opinions are below:

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North Carolina Supreme Court vacates state’s congressional, legislative maps

In a 5-2 decision on April 28, 2023, the North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a 2022 decision that the state’s enacted congressional and legislative maps were unconstitutional due to partisan gerrymandering. The court vacated the maps the legislature enacted in 2021 and the remedial maps used for the 2022 elections.…

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of March 20-March 24.

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Next steps in Moore v. Harper

Welcome to the Thursday, March 23, Brew.

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Moore v. Harper petitioners, respondents submit briefs regarding SCOTUS’ next steps after North Carolina’s highest court re-hears case

The parties in Moore v. Harper filed supplemental briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on March 20 at SCOTUS’ request after the North Carolina Supreme Court announced it would re-hear the case. Joseph Ax at Reuters wrote, “If the justices decide they no longer have jurisdiction, they could dismiss the case…

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North Carolina Supreme Court re-hears case regarding state’s congressional districts

The North Carolina Supreme Court re-heard oral arguments on March 14 in Moore v. Harper, a lawsuit brought by North Carolina House Speaker Timothy K. Moore (R) challenging the state’s congressional district boundaries enacted after the 2020 census. The state’s supreme court had ruled 4-3 in February 2022 that the congressional…

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DOJ urges Supreme Court not to decide major redistricting case

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to decide a case about North Carolina’s congressional map that could give state legislatures more sway over federal elections.

Ballotpedia

North Carolina Supreme Court reconsiders voter ID requirements

On March 15, 2023, the North Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments in a case concerning a 2018 law requiring a photo ID to vote.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration suggests Supreme Court drop election case

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration suggested the U.S. Supreme Court drop a closely watched election case after an unusual twist raised fresh questions about the court’s jurisdiction.

Roll Call

DOJ urges Supreme Court not to decide major redistricting case - Roll Call

The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to decide a case about North Carolina’s congressional map.

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