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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 2d

Wilson County Dems are fired up! So fun to join folks for Wilson’s Blue Wave Bash last evening

Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 6d

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!

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 7d

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!

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 11d

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.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 12d

Attending the #ncnaacp state convention is always a highlight of my year! Congratulations to President Deborah Dicks Maxwell on being elected to another term.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Sep 8

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!

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Aug 25

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 ❤️

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Aug 25

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.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Aug 17

Happy Indian Independence Day! Such an incredible celebration of the world’s largest democracy today in Morrisville.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Aug 10

“Thank 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.

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Netroots Nation @netrootsnation.bsky.social · Aug 7

"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

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

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Jul 30

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.

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Netroots Nation @netrootsnation.bsky.social · Jul 29

Also @ #NN25...
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Senate candidate @jdscholten.bsky.social
Senate candidate @abdulelsayed.bsky.social

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@aapf.bsky.social
Gun control activist @davidhogg.bsky.social
Movement strategist ashdashlee.bsky.social

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

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Jul 24

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!

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Jul 14

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!

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Jul 11

Last month, I was delighted to be invited to address the Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the AME Church. Our vibrant faith communities remind us that tending to the needs of the least of us is a job for all of us.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Jul 9

Last month, I was delighted to join a host of amazing attorneys at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice convention in Charlotte. I'm grateful for attorneys whose mission is protecting people, preventing injustice and promoting fairness.

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Jul 4

"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..." This Fourth of July, a reminder that people hold the power, and together, we can chart a better future for this state and nation. #FourthOfJuly

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Justice Allison Riggs @allisonjriggs.bsky.social · Jun 24

Three years ago, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. SCOTUS decides what the federal constitution means - the NC Supreme Court decides what the state constitution means. North Carolinians, you have power at the ballot box to elect justices who will always defend your rights & liberties!

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