Budd Reintroduces Bill to Deport Migrants Who Assault Cops
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has reintroduced the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act of 2025.
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DNC urges Jefferson Griffin to concede North Carolina Supreme Court race
The NC Supreme Court dismissed one of Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attempts to challenge the votes of North Carolina’s voters and rewrite his electoral loss to Justice Allison Riggs.
Statement from Justice Allison Riggs on the North Carolina Supreme Court’s Jan. 22 Order
Raleigh, N.C. – Justice Allison Riggs issued the following statement on the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision from January 22 dismissing Jefferson Griffin’s request for a writ of prohibition and sending his challenges of more than 65,000 eligible North Carolina voters back to Wake County Superior Court.
North Carolina House Speaker Unveils Committee Chairmanships for 2025-2026 Legislative Session
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall unveiled committee chairs for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Committee memberships and vice-chairmanships will be announced in the near future.
Riggs calls on NC Supreme Court to protect voters, reject “unprecedented” and “fatally flawed” claims
Raleigh, NC – Justice Allison Riggs asked the North Carolina Supreme Court to reject Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin’s baseless protests that seek to disenfranchise more than 65,000 eligible voters, including active duty service members.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Defends Americans’ Constitutional Rights
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 18 attorneys general challenged a new executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. The order, beginning 30 days after signature, would strip children born in the United States of their guaranteed constitutional rights and their ability to fully and fairly be American citizens. Attorney General Jackson is asking the court to invalidate the executive order and stop it from being implemented.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Clean Water Protections
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson took action to uphold the establishment of the first nationwide drinking standards for PFAS chemicals. Under these protections, public water systems must test and treat drinking water for these contaminants.
Governor Stein: The Time Is Always Right To Do What Is Right
Dr. King was a visionary who held up a mirror to our country and showed us our flaws and our potential. Many Americans were not ready for the truth that he preached, and it cost King dearly. He was thrown in jail for organizing nonviolent protests in Birmingham, and he was hit with a rock while marching for housing integration in Chicago. His Montgomery house was bombed while his wife and seven-week-old daughter were inside, and the night after his Mountaintop speech in Memphis, he was tragically assassinated.
Governor Josh Stein Announces Executive Order Protecting Women’s Reproductive Freedom & Privacy
In Charlotte, Governor Josh Stein announced an executive order reaffirming his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedom. The executive order directs cabinet agencies to safeguard medical privacy, ensures women receive accurate information about their pregnancies, and protects doctors providing lawful reproductive health care.
Budd Statement on Withdrawal of NOAA’s Right Whale Rule
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) withdrew its proposal to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule.
Riggs asks Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect voters’ rights
Raleigh, NC – Justice Allison Riggs asked the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to act to ensure that the federal law questions in Griffin v. State Board of Elections are heard in federal court. She also asked the court to deny Judge Griffin’s request to toss more than 60,000 North Carolinians’ ballots.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Files $5.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Dena King filed a federal lawsuit against Benson I. Ejindu for allegedly submitting false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program. Attorney General Jackson and U.S. Attorney King are seeking more than $5.5 million in damages plus substantial additional civil penalties.