NC Senate approves judicial oversight measure despite warnings of politicization

The final version of H377 includes a provision giving the state Supreme Court the power to censure, publicly reprimand, suspend or remove judges at its discretion.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 536

Last Updated: 5 days ago

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North Carolina Senate Democrats are concerned that a bill making changes to court processes will make the judicial branch more political.

Presented by Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Burke, House Bill 377 passed the Senate 26-11 on party lines Wednesday.

The final version of H377 gives the state Supreme Court the power to censure, publicly reprimand, suspend or remove judges at its discretion, even if the Judicial Standards Commission hasn’t recommended it. H377 also …

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