By Christopher Brook The North Carolina Supreme Court decision in State v. Carter stands apart from modern federal jurisprudence in holding that Article 1, section 20 of the North Carolina Constitution – North Carolina’s analog to the Fourth Amendment – does not permit a good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule. In other words, evidence collected in violation […]
By Tommy Odom “COVID-19 v. The Constitution: The New Normal?” Don’t miss it! The Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities Section annual CLE is right around the corner, and there is still time to register. There is a stellar lineup of speakers and panels that makes this an event you should not miss. The topics include: 2020 […]
By Colin Shive Hello, and I hope everyone is doing well during these trying times. I have recently taken over as Chair of our section and look forward to guiding us through a successful year. Things will be different with our meetings taking place remotely through the end of this calendar year, but I am […]
By Tom Segars Are you keeping track of recent developments in North Carolina election law, campaign finance, gerrymandering litigation, and legislative redistricting? If so, you know that merely following the news on these subjects could become a full-time job. The Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section cordially invites you to take a deeper dive into these […]
By Judge Christopher Brook Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. This and every year the Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section of the North Carolina Bar Association celebrates Constitution Day by traveling the state and speaking with students about the history and continued relevance of this […]
CLE Recap and Online Replay On Feb. 22, 2019, attorneys participated live and via webcast in the Section’s annual CLE (co-sponsored with the Government & Public Sector Section). The program, entitled “In Tune or Off Key – Law, Government, Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities,” featured a number of presentations related to constitutional and other public sector […]
The Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities Section was pleased to honor Henry M. “Mickey” Michaux Jr., a titan of the civil rights movement, 43-year veteran of the North Carolina General Assembly, and champion of justice and equality through the law, at the Section’s annual CLE on Feb. 22, 2019. Eric Doggett presented the Section’s John McNeill […]
Please mark your calendar for Feb. 22, 2019, for “In Tune or Off Key – Law, Government, Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities,” this year’s Section CLE. Together with the Government & Public Sector Section, the Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities Section is sponsoring this program, which is described below. The program will offer six hours of CLE […]