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Judge struggles to find distinction that would keep N.C. bars closed
RALEIGH — A Superior Court judge asked repeatedly Thursday, Feb. 18, for evidence that would justify state government orders that keep private bars closed across North Carolina.
Federal judge chides N.C. elections board, but takes no action
RALEIGH — A federal judge noted his “serious concerns” about the N.C. state elections board in an order issued Friday, Oct. 30. But the judge denied legislative leaders’ request to take action against the board.
Federal judge blocks N.C. absentee ballots with no witnesses
RALEIGH — A U.S. District Court judge will not permit N.C. election officials to count absentee ballots that lack a witness signature required by law. But the judge has refused to block other election changes that generated opposition from Republicans.
Federal judge blocks election board’s absentee ballot rules changes
RALEIGH — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the State Board of Elections’ attempt to rewrite N.C. elections law. The board had tried to use a state-level lawsuit settlement to change absentee ballot rules.
Judge rules against Forest in suit challenging Cooper’s COVID orders
RALEIGH — A Superior Court judge has rejected Lt. Gov. Dan Forest’s attempt to throw out some of Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders linked to COVID-19. But the same judge is allowing the case to move forward.
Judge sifts through reopening lawsuits, sets deadline
RALEIGH — A N.C. Business Court judge is working through several cases against Gov. Roy Cooper from business owners seeking to reopen.
Bowling alleys can reopen, judge rules, while Cooper plans appeal
RALEIGH — Bowling alleys in North Carolina can reopen, though bars, gyms, and amusement parks remain closed.
N.C. bars will remain closed, judge rules
RALEIGH — Bars in North Carolina will remain closed, a judge ruled Friday, June 26.
The N.C. Bar and Tavern Association filed a lawsuit June 4 on behalf of 185 business owners after Gov. Roy Cooper shut them down March 17 because of worries over COVID-19.
ACE Speedway loses first court battle challenging governor’s orders
RALEIGH — ACE Speedway must shut down all races.
Judge rules against Cooper in lawsuit limiting indoor worship services
RALEIGH — The COVID-19 outbreak can’t be an excuse to outlaw most indoor worship services in North Carolina, a federal judge ruled Saturday, May 16.
