The MeidasTouch Podcast Justice Allison Riggs Responds to Court Certification Ruling
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May 7, 2025 Justice Allison Riggs, a champion for civil and voting rights, shares insights on a recent federal court ruling that upheld her victory in North Carolina's Supreme Court. She discusses the alarming attempt by MAGA GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin to undermine election outcomes, unveiling threats to voter rights and the dangers of selective ballot discarding. Riggs emphasizes her commitment to protecting voters, particularly military families, while highlighting the broader implications for democracy and election integrity.
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Court Defends Election Integrity
- The North Carolina federal court ruled against attempts to change election rules after the fact to disenfranchise voters.
- Selectively overturning ballots threatens democracy and undermines public trust in elections and courts.
Selective Targeting of Voters
- Jefferson Griffin challenged 68,000 votes primarily targeting military and overseas voters using a federal voting mechanism.
- His challenges focused on four Democratic counties while ignoring red counties, aiming to overturn only the race of Justice Allison Riggs.
Local Tests of Voter Suppression
- MAGA Republicans test voter suppression tactics locally that could be easily expanded nationally if successful.
- Their attempts to discard thousands of votes after elections threaten to undermine democracy nationwide.