WHAT: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear arguments in Cawthorn v. Amalfi on the expedited appeal of a federal district court judge’s ruling blocking the North Carolina State Board of Elections from reviewing whether Rep. Madison Cawthorn is disqualified to appear on the 2022 primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment (the Insurrectionist Disqualifications Clause). Cawthorn filed this federal lawsuit after voters brought a challenge under 14.3 to his eligibility before the North Carolina State Board of Elections. 

WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 2:00 PM EST

WHERE: Red Courtroom (Room 412), 11 East Main Street, STE 501, Richmond, VA 23219

WHO: Press Millen from Womble Bond Dickinson will argue on behalf of the voters challenging Cawthorn’s eligibility.

Listen Only Link: Members of the public and press can listen to the oral arguments live, here.

BACKGROUND: For more information about the Challenge to Madison Cawthorn’s eligibility under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, including relevant court documents, click here.  Click here to read our opening brief before the federal appeals court and here to read our reply brief. 

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The Court hearings are open to the public. All media are welcome.