NAACP V McCrory.pdf

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is hearing several consolidated appeals related to voting rights in North Carolina. The cases involve challenges to the state's voter ID law and other voting restrictions. The plaintiffs, including the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP and the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, argue that the laws disproportionately affect minority voters and are therefore unconstitutional.

The defendants, including the State of North Carolina and its governor, Patrick McCrory, argue that the laws are necessary to prevent voter fraud and ensure the integrity of the electoral process. The cases have attracted numerous amici curiae, including the Constitutional Accountability Center, the Judicial Watch, and several states, which have filed briefs in support of either the plaintiffs or the defendants.

The appeals, numbered 16-1468, 16-1469, 16-1474, and 16-1529, were filed in 2016 and have been consolidated for consideration by the court. The plaintiffs are seeking to overturn the district court's decision to uphold the voting restrictions, while the defendants are seeking to affirm the decision. The outcome of the cases will have significant implications for voting rights in North Carolina and potentially other states.