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Justice Allison Riggs
@allisonjriggs.bsky.social
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice. Former civil rights attorney.

https://linktr.ee/riggsforourcourts
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.
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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!
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Happy Halloween! Dad, Goose and I are dispensing the treats 🎃 #trickortreat
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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.
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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! ❤️
October 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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!
October 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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.
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Wilson County Dems are fired up! So fun to join folks for Wilson’s Blue Wave Bash last evening
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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!
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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!
October 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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.
October 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Attending the #ncnaacp state convention is always a highlight of my year! Congratulations to President Deborah Dicks Maxwell on being elected to another term.
September 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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.
September 24, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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.
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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.
September 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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.
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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!
September 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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
August 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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.
August 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Happy Indian Independence Day! Such an incredible celebration of the world’s largest democracy today in Morrisville.
August 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“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.
August 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Reposted by Justice Allison Riggs
"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
August 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM