voter ID
NCGOP leaders cry foul on Democrat treatment of black conservatives
RALEIGH — When North Carolina’s first black lieutenant governor, Mark Robinson, spoke at a U.S. House Judiciary Committee meeting on April 22, he made clear he wasn’t happy about how, in his view, black conservatives […]
Trial begins on challenge to latest state voter ID law
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s latest law requiring photo identification to cast ballots went on trial on Monday, with left-leaning attorneys challenging the mandate by arguing it still disproportionately prevents black residents from carrying out their […]
Federal Appeals court overturns decision striking state voter ID law
RALEIGH — The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision striking the state’s voter ID law on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The judges said in a unanimous opinion that “The district court penalized the […]
Federal Appeals court overturns decision striking state voter ID law
RALEIGH – The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision striking the state’s voter ID law on Wednesday. The judges said in a unanimous opinion that “The district court penalized the General Assembly […]
N.C. Court of Appeals overturns ruling on voter ID and tax cap constitutional amendments
RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled for the reinstatement two voter-approved amendments, a requirement of voter ID and a state tax cap of 7%, to the state constitution. There were six amendments […]
Appeals judge recuses himself from North Carolina voter ID case
RALEIGH — A North Carolina appeals court judge won’t participate in any deliberations over litigation that challenges the constitutionality of the state’s latest voter photo identification law. The state Court of Appeals announced that Judge […]
Legislative leaders file motion to have voter ID case reheard
By A.P. Dillon RALEIGH — House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger have filed a motion with the state court of appeals for a hearing on the state’s voter ID law. The […]
FORD: Letter to the Editor
I’m a Democrat, and I sponsored legislation with Republicans to implement photo voter identification in North Carolina. I have always been my own man with my own thoughts and my own opinions. Hopefully, you will […]
Courts make photo ID less likely in 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s newest voter photo identification law seems flawed by “discriminatory intent” and should have been blocked months ago, a state appeals court ruled on Tuesday, creating another obstacle to implementing a […]