A federal judge granted summary judgment in favor of Justice Riggs and directed the N.C. State Board of Elections to certify the November 2024 election results.
Federal Judge orders certification of election win for Justice Riggs
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The SAVE Act doesn’t save anything
The SAVE Act doesn’t save anything. It is a blatant attempt to silence voters and create more barriers that block millions from registering to vote.
North Carolina voting rights coalition condemns court ruling that threatens to invalidate over 65,000 legitimate ballots
Over 65,000 North Carolina voters who followed all election rules in place on Election Day now face the prospect of having their voices silenced due to an unprecedented court ruling.
State of emergency: Our democracy in distress
North Carolina, our democracy is in distress. The State Supreme Court is under siege—stripping voting rights from Republicans, Democrats and independents alike.
Judge rules 60,000 ballots should count in Supreme Court race
A judge ruled that 60,000 ballots should not be discarded in the contested Supreme Court race between incumbent Allison Riggs and challenger Jefferson Griffin.
NCBA joins nonpartisan coalition to urge court to protect NC voters
NC Black Alliance and civic groups file an amicus brief urging the court to protect NC voters after a Supreme Court candidate seeks to invalidate 60,000 votes.
Shutdown of USAID violates separation of powers and threatens communities
Recent actions by Elon Musk, supported by President Trump, to shut down the USAID raise serious concerns about checks and balances in our democracy.
NCBA mobilizes communities, drives voter turnout with research-backed approach
Rooted in community listening and a data-driven strategy, the NC Black Alliance mobilized voters across the state, with an impactful presence in 25 counties.
Inviting Cynical Black Men Into Politics, Without Shame or Blame
Deputy Director Marcus Bass co-authored a Newsweek article on research from a study of the Black electorate, revealing 22% are deeply cynical about politics.
Martin Luther King III: Dream still attainable through ballot box
In the city where his father workshopped what would become the “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King III said the vision remains tangible if like-minded folk vote.