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North Carolina General Assembly overrides veto of 12-week abortion ban
Democratic Governor Roy Cooper had vetoed the bill, which restricts pregnant women from obtaining an abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Split appeals court strikes down part of North Carolina ‘ag-gag’ law
The majority found a state law aimed at protecting farm property unconstitutionally blocks groups like PETA from conducting undercover investigations.
Maryland class action pins toxic leakage on maker of Gore-Tex fabric
A popular materials manufacturer is accused of emitting harmful chemicals into the air and groundwater.
Cop seeks immunity for siccing dog on man during welfare check
The Virginia officer argues he was justified in ordering his police dog to attack a suicidal man because he was worried the man was armed.
South Carolina private schools argue for access to Covid relief funds
Attorneys for the state and private school advocates sparred at the Fourth Circuit over a rule that bars private schools from receiving public funding.
Fourth Circuit urged to strike down North Carolina election libel law
The state attorney general’s campaign committee wants the appeals court to invalidate an obscure statute that makes it illegal to intentionally spread false and damaging information about an opposing political candidate.
Right to livestream traffic stops debated at Fourth Circuit
A shouting match erupted between a judge and an attorney at a hearing over whether passengers in cars pulled over by police can broadcast their encounters with officers.
Panel hears debate on whether dead fish are pollutants
The Fourth Circuit is tasked with deciding if fishermen are allowed to throw dead bodies of unwanted species back into the water while trawling for shrimp.