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The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that a racetrack, which was briefly closed for violating pandemic gathering limits, can sue the state’s top health official. The racetrack owners allege that Governor Roy Cooper’s administration violated their constitutional rights by unfairly targeting their business. The lawsuit stems from 2020 when Ace Speedway held races with large crowds despite Governor Cooper’s executive order limiting outdoor gatherings to 25 people. The state eventually shut down the racetrack, citing it as an “imminent hazard” for the spread of COVID-19. Read: Wisconsin Teacher …

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