Cooper and courts blocking Constitutional confirmation
Published February 10, 2017
by Demi Dowdy, Civitas Institute, February 8, 2017.
Today a three-judge panel in North Carolina issued a temporary restraining order blocking a law that required state Senate approval for Governor Cooper’s Cabinet nominees.
Civitas President Francis De Luca said, “This court ruling is nothing but judicial activism. The decision is truly disappointing, as it positions state courts to become more like federal courts in usurping the power of the elected legislature. The North Carolina constitution plainly speaks to legislative advice and consent on cabinet nominees.
“Rather than putting up a fight, Governor Cooper should embrace transparency and recognize that his appointees will have greater legitimacy and be more effective if they go through the legislative confirmation process.”
February 10, 2017 at 11:27 am
Susan Young says:
Since when do "Checks and Balances" between judicial and legislative powers get to be called "usurping" powers? What spin rubbish is that?
