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Justice Allison Riggs

@allisonjriggs.bsky.social

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice. Former civil rights attorney. https://linktr.ee/riggsforourcourts

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How wonderful to be with so many lovers of democracy to share in our commitment to protecting access to the ballot for every lawful voter. Thank you, Crooked Con, and folks from NC & beyond who showed up.

07.11.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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I Will Vote Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.

Happy Election Day! Make sure you
exercise your sacred right to vote and find your
polling location here: iwillvote.com

04.11.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last month, I got to attend both the district court judges and superior court judges fall conferences. As a unified judicial system, it’s important that members of the Supreme Court understand the challenges facing our district and superior court judges. I promise to always be listening & learning!

03.11.2025 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Halloween! Dad, Goose and I are dispensing the treats πŸŽƒ #trickortreat

31.10.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight the North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society honored retired Chief Justice Cheri Beasley. As someone who has admired and emulated her service, and benefited from her encouragement, it was honor to be there to witness her special evening.

21.10.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Earls, Riggs among those on judicial benches honored at Dem's banquet N.C. Supreme Court associate justices Anita Earls and Allison Riggs received standing ovations at the Nash County Democratic Party’s fourth annual Unapologetically Blue fundraising banquet on Saturday...

I'm so grateful to folks in Nash County who are committed to fighting for justice.

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20.10.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to NC A. Philip Randolph Institute for the kind recognition and more importantly, the tireless work they do to get voters registered/activated and to make sure that every vote counts! ❀️

19.10.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday was a special chance for the NC Supreme Court to celebrate our clerks and swear in many of them. I'm lucky to have these three incredible young women working for me in my chambers!

16.10.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Belated happy 76th birthday to my dad! He's been through the ringer with me in the last year, supporting me in my campaign and having his vote challenged. We celebrated last week with snacks/football watching on the porch and a nice dinner.

15.10.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wilson County Dems are fired up! So fun to join folks for Wilson’s Blue Wave Bash last evening

10.10.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am so grateful to @emilyslist.bsky.social and proud to have their support. What a meaningful day highlighting how important it is to #ElectWomen

06.10.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so grateful to the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys for the incredible honor of being recognized as the Judge of the Year. Coming from other women in the practice, the recognition of my commitment to the rule of law means the world to me!

06.10.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Had the best time with the Iredell County Democrats last night at their annual Kennedy-Carter dinner. It was an honor to keynote the dinner, celebrate their incredible accomplishments last year, and get excited for all the voters they’ll empower in the next 13 months!

05.10.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was great to be with more than 100 young constitutional scholars and future jurists this week at Duke.

Thanks to @dukelaw.bsky.social for having me.

01.10.2025 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attending the #ncnaacp state convention is always a highlight of my year! Congratulations to President Deborah Dicks Maxwell on being elected to another term.

30.09.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a lovely Sunday evening at the @ncjustice.bsky.social 2025 Defenders of Justice awards. Reinvigorated by all the creative, committed work being done to fight for a better NC.

24.09.2025 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A little more than two years ago, Governor Cooper first appointed me to serve as your N.C. Supreme Court Justice. Thank you for electing me to keep that seat, and I pledge to continue serving the people of this state without fear or favor.

18.09.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m honored to receive the Jan Allen Courage Award from @lillianslist.bsky.social on behalf of the millions of North Carolinians who stood up and demanded their voices be heard.

15.09.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

On the anniversary of 9/11, I’m thinking of the brave first responders who jumped into action to save lives, and holding close the families who lost loved ones that day.

11.09.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Pender County NAACP had a screening yesterday of the PBS documentary American Coup: Wilmington 1898 and it was such an honor to speak to them before the movie about why we must be so vigilant about learning from history. Thank you for inviting me!

08.09.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday was a big day at my house. It marked 10 years since I rescued my dog Goose (and what we call his 11th birthday). He was so sick in February that I wasn’t sure we’d make it to that anniversary. But he bounced back! Cheers to a decade with the best furry friend! ❀️🐢🐾 #internationaldogday

26.08.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bonus was that Carolina Federation was having its state convention at the same hotel, so I got to pop in to say thank you to them for all their incredible work on behalf of me and the fight for our courts ❀️

25.08.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s been a busy August. Earlier this month, it was honor to celebrate 90 years of the work of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People! Their endorsement and work in Durham were critical to our victory.

25.08.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Indian Independence Day! Such an incredible celebration of the world’s largest democracy today in Morrisville.

17.08.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThank you for fighting!”

I’ve spent the last few days with incredibly energized organizers, from @netrootsnation.bsky.social in New Orleans to the @downhomenc.bsky.social convention in Raleigh. And this was the most common refrain I heard.

It was never an option for me to do anything less.

10.08.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman in glasses, Justice Allison Riggs, stands at a podium with Netroots Nation on the front and speaks.

A woman in glasses, Justice Allison Riggs, stands at a podium with Netroots Nation on the front and speaks.

"State courts can be the last line of defense [.…] but only if state courts are willing to serve as a check and balance against extremism in the other branches."
Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social

#NN25 Opening Keynote
August 8 | 5:00PM CT | New Orleans

07.08.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As a current public official who placed her hand on a Bible and swore a solemn oath to uphold and defend our state and federal constitutions, I will continue to stand up to ensure that the rule of law and the will of voters will always be respected in this country that I love.

30.07.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Johnny from Schitt's Creek look down in amazement with caption that reads: "Wow"

Johnny from Schitt's Creek look down in amazement with caption that reads: "Wow"

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29.07.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was an incredible honor to have the support of @wearencae.bsky.social in my election last year and the fight to defend my election this year. So I was thrilled to join @friendsforbatch.bsky.social and @anitaearls.bsky.social in celebrating our public educators last night!

24.07.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Henderson County residents showed up for each other and worked hard to turn voters out in the 2024 election. It was an honor to speak to a packed house to thank them for their efforts!

14.07.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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