State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her reelection bid to Justice Paul Newby by 406 votes (as of November 19). Not conceding defeat yet, Beasley has requested a ... Keep Reading
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Republicans face tough fight for state’s highest court
When it comes to the state’s highest court, 2020 is a high–stakes year for N.C. Republicans. Democrats now enjoy a six-to-one majority on the N.C. Supreme Court. Because North ... Keep Reading
Murder most foul; Justice denied
By Paul "Skip" Stam May I introduce you to some of the first-degree murderers who had their death sentences indefinitely postponed by our state Supreme Court on June 5. All of ... Keep Reading
N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley makes dangerous comments attacking entire state judicial system
Many people rightly associate Lady Justice with being blindfolded, a simple symbol that speaks to fairness and equality. Similarly, the scales of justice sit evenly in her hand. In ... Keep Reading
Supreme Court decision manages to please — and disappoint.
Last week the North Carolina State Supreme Court sought to clear up confusion over who controls public education in North Carolina. By a surprising 6-0 vote–with one ... Keep Reading
Voter ID Judge Mike Morgan, Meet Candidate Mike Morgan
· Judge Set to Rule on Voter ID While He Campaigns for NC Supreme Court at the Same Time · High-Profile Case Likely to Raise his Name Recognition Leading up to ... Keep Reading
AP and News & Observer Again Hide Real Story
Why do media ignore link between voter ID case and judge’s election campaign? Mike Morgan is a candidate in election affected by case before him. Most judges would recuse ... Keep Reading
CLF Explains Recent NC Supreme Court Opinions on Map Act, Free Speech
Yesterday, I joined Mark Shiver on "What Matters in North Carolina" to discuss the North Carolina Supreme Court's recent decisions in Kirby v. NCDOT and State v. Bishop. The ... Keep Reading
CLF Files Motion and Proposed Brief with Supreme Court in Property Rights Case
Today, the Civitas Institute Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) moved the North Carolina Supreme Court for leave to file an amicus brief in the matter of Nies v. Town of Emerald ... Keep Reading
NC Supreme Court to Review Emerald Isle Property Rights Case
Today, the North Carolina Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court decision in a property rights lawsuit brought against the city of Emerald Isle by the Pacific Legal ... Keep Reading
