Judge Diamond wrote in denying a temporary restraining order: “Neither witness knew of any actual voter intimidation efforts or of any voters who had actually been intimidated. Rather, both were concerned that Mr Trump’s statements ‘might’ or ‘could’ intimidate African-American or Latino voters. This is not proof of the likelihood of harm.”
The judge also criticized the Democratic party for filing a lawsuit so close to election day, and for attempting to call in the chair of the state Republican party as a witness on the day before the election, one of his busiest days of the year.
If anyone has the written ruling, please pass it along.
UPDATE: Quite a ruling from Judge Diamond.
MORE from Politico, also on denial of NC order, which leaves open possibility of returning on Election Day, which is part of what Democrats wanted:
That said, voters are entitled to cast their ballots without fear of reprisal or threat of physical harm. See 52 U.S.C. § 10307(b) (making it illegal for any person, “whether acting under color of law or otherwise,” to “intimidate, threaten, or coerce . . . any person for voting”); 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3). On Election Day, if it becomes apparent that agents of any defendant or supporters encouraged by any defendant are making an effort to intimidate minority voters or to further incite intimidation of voters, the plaintiff may renew the motion.