Education
Leandro: A Quick Take on a Bad Decision
In a dramatic ruling issued just days before midterm elections, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling and ordered the transfer of millions of dollars to pay…
Robin E. Hudson
American judge
Statement on Today’s Leandro Decision: Donald Bryson
RALEIGH – Today’s opinion reflects the continued partisan assault from this court, which has been rightly dubbed ‘The Usurper Four.’ This cowardly-timed ruling dishonors the constitutional separation of powers, and Justice…
The Usurper Four Denies North Carolinians Justice
RALEIGH — The “Usurper Four” Democrat majority has gone scorched earth on the state constitution and the will of millions of North Carolina voters. This decision, crafted by notorious progressive idealogue Anita Earls, is designed…
Elections & Public Integrity
North Carolina Supreme Court is on the Edge of Usurping the People’s Constitutional Authority in Voter ID Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments on February 14 in North Carolina NAACP v Moore. It is one of several court cases about voter ID in North Carolina.…
Elections & Public Integrity
What will the North Carolina Supreme Court Do in Redistricting Case?
The North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a pair of redistricting lawsuits on February 2. A quick ruling on the case is expected. The ruling could alter some…
Law & Public Safety
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Carolina Journal Online reports on Gov. Roy Cooper issuing a veto to block a bill limiting his emergency powers. Dallas Woodhouse’s CJ Opinion ponders whether state Supreme Court Justice Robin…
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
NC Supreme Court at a Crossroads, Continued
A recent order by the North Carolina Supreme Court confirms that its four Democratic members may attempt to disqualify two of the court’s three Republican justices from a case seeking…
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
NC Supreme Court at a Crossroads?
The NAACP has asked the North Carolina Supreme Court to overturn the results of the 2018 election as they pertain to two constitutional amendments approved by the voters. It has…
Elections & Public Integrity
Forest’s win in longstanding election legal battle helps clarify ‘standing’ rule
More than a month after leaving public office, former N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has secured a win in a long-running legal battle with a state employee political group. But…
Research Brief
Law & Public Safety
Questions and answers about the NC Supreme Court races
When you go to the polls, or when you fill out your absentee ballots, remember that the NC Supreme Court justices you choose will be able to exercise more power over you…
Law & Public Safety
Split N.C. Supreme Court favors convicted murderer in Racial Justice Act dispute
The N.C. Supreme Court has ruled 4-3 that a prisoner who used the Racial Justice Act to escape death row is exempt from that act’s repeal. The prisoner, convicted murderer…
Education
Split state Supreme Court rules UNC must turn over sex assault records
In a 4-3 ruling, the N.C. Supreme Court has ruled that UNC-Chapel Hill must turn over to media outlets records of sexual assault violations on campus. The split ruling affirms…