AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDOJ vs. Duke Admissions: The Justice Department says Duke Law School illegally used race as a factor in admissions, alleging “stand-ins” like essays and first-generation status; Duke says it’s reviewing the letter. Law Enforcement & Crime Politics: In New Bern, GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley held a law-and-order press event with sheriffs, attacking Roy Cooper over prison releases and arguing departments need more training, supplies, and staffing. Election Fallout in NC-11: Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection bid after a House Ethics censure recommendation, setting up a scramble to replace him on the ballot. Flock Camera Scrutiny: A Mooresville officer was arrested for allegedly using Flock cameras for personal purposes, while Pender County faces questions about where its cameras are placed. Hemp Policy Fight: North Carolina lawmakers delayed a vote on restrictions for hemp-derived THC products after protests, keeping the issue alive into the fall. Public Safety & Local Governance: Robbinsville’s mayor agreed to a three-month leave of absence after drug charges, with the mayor pro-tem taking over day-to-day duties.
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