Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

DonViejo

(60,536 posts) Fri Dec 30, 2016, 03:04 PM Dec 2016

North Carolina gov.-elect sues over law stripping his powers [View all]

Source: Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s incoming Democratic governor has sued over a new law passed by Republican legislators to limit his powers as he prepares to take office.

Gov.-elect Roy Cooper filed the lawsuit Friday over the law that ends the control governors exert over statewide and county election boards.

Cooper’s lawsuit asks a Wake County judge to block the law from taking effect Sunday, when he’ll be sworn into office.

The lawsuit says the Republican-led legislature’s radical changes two weeks ago to the administration of election laws are unconstitutional because they violate separation of powers.

Read more: http://www.salon.com/2016/12/30/north-carolina-gov-elect-sues-over-law-stripping-his-powers/

19 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

North Carolina gov.-elect sues over law stripping his powers [View all] DonViejo Dec 2016 OP

He said he was going to do it Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #1

My sister and niece live near Ashville, Coolest! Cha Dec 2016 #14

Rock on Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #16

You've probably seen this.. "small victory.." Cha Dec 2016 #17

It led the news Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #18

I'm pretty happy too! Cha Dec 2016 #19

Good. I figured this would go to court. LisaM Dec 2016 #2

Not that I like the law forthemiddle Dec 2016 #3

Depends what the state Constitution says. NT cstanleytech Dec 2016 #4

Thanks forthemiddle Dec 2016 #5

Cooper is no fool and wouldn't pursue a court case without reason and legal basis. Ford_Prefect Dec 2016 #6

He probably along with the attorneys have a good handle on what the Constitution says. Alekzander Dec 2016 #8

it's a cheap political trick NewJeffCT Dec 2016 #7

Judge temporarily halts NC law changes NewJeffCT Dec 2016 #9

Wow! that's something! Thank you, NJCT Cha Dec 2016 #15

There should be laws preventing passage of new legislation after an election. Thor_MN Dec 2016 #10

Would you apply that to new Executive Orders because the Presidency is turning over to the 24601 Dec 2016 #11

I said, and meant, legislation. Thor_MN Dec 2016 #12

Good Luck to Gov Elect Roy Cooper and North Carolina! Cha Dec 2016 #13