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A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction when they had simply violated the voting law by mistake.
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A Senate committee debated GOP measures that would alter rules governing North Carolina elections.
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North Carolina voters will make important decisions at the polls this year.
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The justices ruled 4-3 — with registered Democrats in the majority — that oral arguments over the constitutionality of a 2018 voter ID law will be held next month. Friday's order grants a request by minority voters who sued to overturn the law approved by the General Assembly.
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The change comes following an appeals court ruling. The State Board of Elections said the expanded scope of who can register and vote begins Wednesday. A law meant to prevent felons from having voting rights restored while they are on probation, parole or post-release supervision is before the state Supreme Court.
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North Carolina's state and local elections workers are grappling with partisan mistrust rooted in 2020 election lies.
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The order from the Court of Appeals tells the State Board of Elections to not act on felon voter registration applications until further notice.
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Last week, a panel of trial judges struck down a nearly 50-year-old state law that prevents someone convicted of a felony from having voting rights restored while they are still on probation, parole or post-release supervision.
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This week in state politics: a can manufacturer finally picked North Carolina, Madison Cawthorn met more criticism following his latest incendiary comments, and a basketball game has led to mounting excitement. Donna King of the Carolina Journal and Aisha Dew from Higher Heights review some significant recent news.
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Republican-backed elections bills aim to curb voter access, say Democrats and civil rights groups.