CNN Wants North Carolina Lt. Governor’s Defamation Lawsuit Thrown Out

The network says Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson presented no evidence that the network believed its story was false or aired it recklessly.

She Took a ‘Ballot Selfie.’ Now She’s Suing the Elections Board for Laws That Ban It

The complaint argues North Carolina's ballot photography laws violate the First Amendment, adding that it would need to demonstrate real concerns of vote-buying schemes.

Bill Defining Antisemitism in North Carolina Signed by Governor

“While we protect the right to free speech, this legislation helps to make our state a more welcoming, inclusive and safe place for everyone,” the governor said.

North Carolina’s Restrictions on Public Mask-Wearing Are Law After Some Revisions

During the bill’s pathway through the legislature, GOP lawmakers said it was, in part, a response to widespread protests on college campuses against the war in Gaza.

Drone Pilot Can’t Offer Mapping Without North Carolina Surveyor’s License, Court Says

The judge who authored the panel's opinion said determining whether a business prohibition on the pilot's mapping crosses over to a significant speech restriction can be difficult.

NC Bill To Curb Mask-Wearing in Protests Could Make It Illegal for Medical Reasons Too

One critic of the bill, prompted in part by the recent wave of protests on universities nationwide, called the legislation an "anti-protest bill" that aimed to curb free speech.

Supreme Court Rejects North Carolina’s Appeal in Ag-Gag Law Dispute

The Supreme Court rejected North Carolina’s appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a law aimed at preventing undercover investigations at farms.

Proposed North Carolina Budget Would Exempt Legislators From Public Records Disclosures

Republican state lawmakers in North Carolina are attempting to exempt themselves from public records laws meant to safeguard transparency with a budget provision allowing them to keep any legislative document private — even after they leave office.