We emailed extensively beforehand. I could not think of a way around the blackrobe that did this to N Carolina. The Lt Governor of NC has since suggested a possibility.
He is saying that a federal judge is only advisory; that the Supreme Court is the only final authority. Therefore, a state official simply has to take a federal judge under advisement. I’m hoping the NC attorney general disputes this on behalf of those 6 who have resigned due to a new religious test imposed upon them.
It isn't legal. A Fed judge can't dictate nor can he override the will of the people.