The North Carolina House Judiciary 2 Committee has approved a bill to repeal automatic expungements of “not guilty” or “dismissed” charges from criminal records, sparking debate among lawmakers and advocates about its implications for job and housing opportunities for affected individuals.
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Voters wrongly accused of fraud cannot sue for defamation, NC court says
The NC Supreme Court ruled Thursday that individuals and law firms who make false claims about fraudulent voting cannot be sued for defamation. The case stems from false allegations of double voting in 2016, after Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper was elected.