NC senate bill is latest legislation that would restrict power of Democrat-held positions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina's top cop could face new restrictions if Republicans in Raleigh have their way. New legislation filed on Wednesday, Senate Bill 58, would bar the attorney general from suing over executive orders issued by the president.
A month into his new role, AG Jeff Jackson has not been shy about challenging orders from President Donald Trump. Jackson, a Democrat, has taken part in lawsuits over federal funding and birthright citizenship.
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SB 58 was filed by Senators Eddie Settle, Bobby Hanig, and Tim Moffit. It states the attorney general shall not file or take part in any legal action that would invalidate an executive order issued by the president.
In December, lawmakers passed SB 382, which blocked the AG from opposing any action taken by the General Assembly. Western Carolina University Professor Chris Cooper says it appears Republicans in the legislature are developing a new strategy to retain power.
'We've not had a Republican elected attorney general since the early 1900s,' he explained. 'So it's just been Democrat, Democrat, Democrat. And frankly, I think the General Assembly is frustrated with that.'
SB 382 was passed when Republicans held a veto-proof super majority, and the makeup of the state house has changed in the new year.
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'The Republicans are going to need every one of their House members on their side, plus, they're going to need one Democrat on their side, and so Cecil Brockman to me seems to be the one Democrat who's everyone's eyes will be turning to should this go up for a vote and another other close votes,' added Cooper.
The AG's office did not comment on SB 58 but Gov. Josh Stein and his predecessor Roy Cooper are still involved in a lawsuit challenging SB 382.
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