Watch CBS News

North Carolina

cbsn-fusion-what-points-drove-scotus-to-uphold-n-c-districts-thumbnail-2084594-640x360.jpg

Why SCOTUS rejected a controversial theory

The Supreme Court Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a controversial conservative theory that would have drastically changed federal elections in the U.S. The case stemmed from challenges to North Carolina's congressional map -- which the state's high court rejected as illegal gerrymandering. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter at the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to break down the ruling and its implications for future elections.

cbsn-fusion-supreme-court-north-carolina-congressional-districts-thumbnail-2083198-640x360.jpg

Supreme Court rules in major election case

The Supreme Court issued a ruling in a major election law case stemming from a dispute in North Carolina. The justices rejected a controversial theory that would have given state lawmakers unfettered power to set the rules for federal elections in their states. Evan Caminker, who co-authored the amicus brief submitted on behalf of the Conference of Chief Justices about the North Carolina elections case, joined CBS News to talk about the ruling.

cbsn-fusion-how-n-c-will-change-when-new-abortions-laws-pass-thumbnail-2081270-640x360.jpg

North Carolina governor on abortion law

In the last few days, North Carolina Republicans rolled out adjustments to a new law set to take effect Saturday that bans most abortions in the state after 12 weeks, including clarification that medication abortions also are allowed up until 12 weeks. Democratic legislators say the changes are meant to thwart a federal lawsuit filed last week. North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper joins "America Decides" to discuss the future of abortion rights in his state.

Show More
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.