New NC Law Means State Law Enforcement Must Aid Federal Immigration Operations
The votes make the immigration and education restrictions law after the House passed the overrides 71-47 on party lines.
- On Wednesday, North Carolina House Republicans overrode Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes on legislation requiring expanded ICE cooperation and banning diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across state agencies and public schools.
- All four overrides passed on a party-line vote of 71 to 47, as the absence of Rep. Carla Cunningham and Rep. Shelly Willingham lowered the three-fifths threshold required for the House to finalize the measures.
- Senate Bill 227 and Senate Bill 558 eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies from public K-12 and higher education, with supporters arguing the measures prevent "indoctrination" by teachers and professors.
- Legislation also includes Senate Bill 153, which removes governmental immunity for local governments maintaining "sanctuary" policies and requires state agencies to verify immigration status before providing public assistance.
- House Bill 171, which would ban DEI programs in state agencies, still awaits a state Senate override before becoming law, drawing criticism from Democrats like Rep. Amos Quick.
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North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s vetoes to pass sweeping DEI bans
North Carolina lawmakers overrode Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes on three bills outlawing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public schools and state government this week. “Each of the bills—House Bill 171, Senate Bill 227, and Senate Bill 558—contains provisions … intended to end DEI initiatives, offices, and mandatory coursework in government and higher education… Source
The North Carolina House of Representatives today, Wednesday, June 24, overturned four of Governor Josh Stein’s five pending vetoes. The Legislature’s entry turns immigration and diversity bills into law despite Governor Josh Stein’s veto was first published in Latino NC Link. Legislature turns immigration and diversity bills into law despite Governor Josh Stein’s veto was first posted on June 24, 2026 at 10:56 pm.©2024 “Latin NC Link.” Use of t…
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