Civil Rights

“Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision is nothing but a willful disregard for the racial diversity that makes our country great."

Tyler Daye of Common Cause North Carolina said the legislation, if enacted, could be used to punish bystanders or speakers whose words inadvertently incite violence. “If a riot takes place, some innocent, peaceful protesters may be interwoven with intruders who have come to hijack their message,” Daye said.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the important voting rights case Wednesday, Dec. 7.