EARLS v. NORTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL STANDARDS COMMISSION, THE et al

  1. September 14, 2023

    NC Justice Balks At Watchdog's Delay In Free Speech Feud

    North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls has opposed giving the state Judicial Standards Commission extra time to respond to her request to stall its investigation of her, saying her free speech rights remain in harm's way the longer the litigation drags out.

  2. August 29, 2023

    NC Justice Sues Over Bid To 'Chill' Her Diversity Commentary

    North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls is suing the state Judicial Standards Commission for alleged violations of her First Amendment rights, saying she's been hounded by the oversight board for publicly discussing the state judiciary's lack of diversity.