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OPINION: Court opinions highlight importance of separation of powers, economic liberty
North Carolina’s Supreme Court has been attracting negative attention in recent weeks. Its Democratic justices stand accused of plotting to boot two Republican colleagues from an important case dealing with voter ID.
CON regime strikes again, rejecting proposed surgery center
SANFORD — There are plenty of places to eat in your town. There is no wait to speak of, either. But the local eateries just aren’t that appetizing. The food really isn’t that good; the service, less than ideal. Hence, when desiring a good meal out, you, and many of your neighbors, usually elect to make the drive across the county line to where the offerings are more to your liking. Updated menus, modern kitchens, great service, an experience, and recipes that hit the spot.
OPINION: Economic liberty depends on judges who respect the Constitution
When it comes to protecting economic liberty, North Carolinians get good help from their state constitution and state Supreme Court precedent. The Tar Heel State fares well in comparison with other states. But that could change.
Judge blasts Cheri Beasley’s claims about racial bias in justice system
RALEIGH — Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, a Democrat currently running for U.S. Senate, came under fire this month in the N.C. Court of Appeals. An appellate judge criticized a criminal defendant for pointing to Beasley’s comments about unfair treatment of minorities as a reason for throwing out a conviction on drug charges.
State Supreme Court rules 4-3 against defendants in satellite-based monitoring challenges
RALEIGH — The N.C. Supreme Court split 4-3 today (Friday) while ruling against defendants in a pair of cases involving satellite-based monitoring of convicted sex offenders.
Appeals judge highlights key problem with certificate-of-need law
RALEIGH — At least one judge considering the latest certificate-of-need case at the N.C. Court of Appeals sees a key problem with the state’s CON law.
McRae moves past felony conviction to make a change in self, Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — When candidates file for political office, one of the questions they’re asked is if they’ve ever been convicted of a felony.
OPINION: Split N.C. Supreme Court rejects speeding defendant’s reliance on technicality
When a man gets caught driving 94 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone, few of us would expect his court case to attract much attention.
GUEST EDITORIAL: N.C. should let public review body camera video
The standard objection, a familiar talking point recited so often it’s become a cliché, goes something like this: “Releasing the video may harm an ongoing investigation.”
House urges Congress to ‘Keep Nine’ members of U.S. Supreme Court
RALEIGH — The state House wants Congress to reject proposals for packing the U.S. Supreme Court. The House voted 68-44 Thursday to support a federal “Keep Nine” amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
