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FILE - Protesters on both sides of the issue hold signs as North Carolina House members debate, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. On Monday, June 3, 2024, a federal judge permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed, saying they are unlawfully in conflict with the authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. But she allowed other state laws to remain in effect, granting only a partial victory to a doctor who sued. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Politics & Government

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

Associated Press

A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed.

Voter ID has been in effect since November, but plaintiffs in a lawsuit want a judge to rule the measure unconstitutional. AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Politics & Government

Plaintiffs in North Carolina voter ID case want preclearance for election law changes

Paul Garber

Both sides made closing arguments Monday in a federal court case that could decide if the state’s voter ID law continues as is. Attorney John Freedman…

Opponents of North Carolina's Voter ID law speak outside of federal court in Winston-Salem Monday. DAVID FORD/WFDD

Politics & Government

Democratic lawmakers say voter ID law was rushed

Paul Garber

Two Democratic state representatives testified in federal court Thursday that the voter identification law passed in 2018 was rushed through the General…

The Republican-backed law has to do with "same-day registration" and address verification mailers in the closely divided state. Democrats and groups that sued say the change would create more erroneous vote denials. Image courtesy AdobeStock.

Courts

Judge blocks tighter rule on same-day registration in North Carolina elections

Associated Press

A federal judge has blocked for now a new law approved by North Carolina lawmakers that tightens a rule on when a ballot cast by someone who is simultaneously registering to vote is removed from election counts.

Courts

EEOC sues Greensboro-based company, claiming religious discrimination

Paul Garber

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Greensboro-based company for religious discrimination. The EEOC says Aurora Pro Services, a…

Politics & Government

Judge considers settlement offer in license suspension lawsuit

Paul Garber

A federal court judge in Winston-Salem is considering a settlement in a lawsuit that would change the rules on how people can get their driver's licenses…

Sports

Gaudio, Former Wake Forest Coach, Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge

Paul Garber

A former Wake Forest basketball coach is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to an attempted extortion charge last week. The charge resulted from…

Politics & Government

Holder: Expect Legal Fight If New NC Maps Are Gerrymandered

Associated Press

Expect more redistricting litigation in North Carolina backed by a national Democratic group that Eric Holder leads unless state Republicans accept…

Courts

Greensboro Man Pleads Guilty To COVID-Related Fraud Charges

Paul Garber

A Greensboro man has been convicted in federal court of fraud connected to the COVID-19 outbreak. As part of his plea, 34-year-old Brandon Lewis admitted…

Courts

Federal Court Puts NC Voter ID on Hold

Paul Garber

A federal court has blocked North Carolina's Voter ID law, and it appears the requirement to show identification at the polls won't be in place for the…