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In ‘Very Big Deal for the Survival of Our Democracy,’ SCOTUS Rejects Fringe Legal Theory
"Today, the U.S. Supreme Court made clear that state courts and state constitutions should serve as a critical check against abuses of power by legislators," Phillips said. "Now, we must ensure our state courts fulfill their duty to protect our freedoms against attacks by extremist politicians."
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US Supreme Court rejects independent state legislature theory in NC case Moore v. Harper
“This is a historic victory for the people of North Carolina and for American democracy," said Bob Phillips, the executive director of Common Cause North Carolina.
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NC Senate passes bills that would hurt voters and undermine elections in North Carolina
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NC Senate Republican elections ideas endanger early voting access, critics say
The limited option “endangers North Carolinians’ favorite way to vote, forces working voters to drive long distances, and produces overwhelmingly long lines during any available voting hours,” Sailor Jones, associate director of Common Cause North Carolina said at a news conference
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Republican-Backed Bills Undercut Free and Fair Elections
Proposed legislation would cause thousands of valid ballots to be thrown out, a director of pro-democracy group Common Cause NC says
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In latest power grab, Republican politicians try to radically change Board of Elections – even after NC voters soundly rejected past attempt
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds protections against racist attacks on voting rights
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Experts Discuss the Dangers of New Voter Suppression Bill
“This is not about Republicans versus Democrats,” Rotrina Campbell, organization manager with Common Cause NC, said during Tuesday’s press conference. “It’s about protecting our democracy against attacks from anti-voter extremists.”
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How a Fringe Legal Theory Became a Threat to Democracy
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New NC Senate elections bill undermines North Carolina voters
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Voting rights advocates worry as GOP lawmakers consider changes to state elections laws
"We feel very strongly that nothing should be done to make voting harder," said Bob Phillips, executive director of government watchdog group Common Cause North Carolina, and a frequent presence at the state legislature.
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Filing: SCOTUS Should Rule in Major Voting Rights Case, Moore v. Harper