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Plaintiffs challenging North Carolina’s 30-day residency requirement for voters are asking a federal court to combine an injunction hearing with a trial to decide the case’s outcome. Paperwork filed in court this week seeks to hold the trial after the March 5 primary.
Top state legislative leaders urge a federal judge to reject an injunction in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s 30-day residency requirement for voters. A retirees’ group working with high-profile Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm is fighting the residency rule.
State legislative leaders are asking a federal court to rule on their motion to intervene in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s 30-day residency requirement for voters. If the court permits intervention, lawmakers want the case dismissed.
The Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee approved bill drafts for durational residency requirement, campaign reporting expansion, and new misdemeanor and felony election offenses.