Some Local Judges Can Stop Statewide Laws, But Should They Have That Power?
A lower court judge in Wake County recently made a dramatic decision that put the fate of two state constitutional amendments into question.
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'Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied' As Government Shutdown Affects Federal Courts
The government shutdown has led the budget of federal court systems to run dry, causing disruptions to the pursuit of justice. Court officials fear that things could get worse in coming weeks.
District Attorney Clears Greensboro Police Of Wrongdoing In 'Hogtying' Case
The Guilford County District Attorney has cleared Greensboro Police Department officers of any criminal wrongdoing in the case of Marcus Deon Smith, the man who died after officers restrained him i
Analysis: Legislatures Tried Hard To Politicize Courts In 2018
A recent analysis by a left-leaning public policy group found that 2018 was a big year for partisan attacks on state courts, and North Carolina is front-and-center in the discussion.
Trump's Judicial Appointments Were Confirmed At Historic Pace In 2018
The Trump administration has achieved remarkable success in confirming federal judges, while left-leaning groups are sounding alarms about diversity and other concerns.
Report Sheds Light On The Number Of People In 'Correctional Control'
A new report from a non-partisan advocacy group is comparing North Carolina's correctional system to others across the country.
North Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against Health Care Data Company
North Carolina's attorney general is joining a lawsuit against a health data company that allegedly lost private patient data to hackers.
Iranian Hackers Target North Carolina-Based Company In Ransomware Attack
A North Carolina-based medical company was targeted as part of an alleged nationwide cyber attack by Iranian hackers, according to an indictment released Wednesday by the U.S.