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NC’s New Immigration Enforcement Law | Raleigh News
North Carolina just enacted a sweeping new immigration enforcement law, Senate Bill 153, that overrides the governor’s veto and forces state agencies to partner with ICE — potentially giving local officers federal immigration powers. The bill also bans UNC System universities from blocking cooperation with immigration enforcement and mandates eligibility checks for state benefits like Medicaid. While supporters tout it as a safety measure, critics warn it could overburden law enforcement and endanger minority communities. Though the law is now on the books, no formal agreements with ICE have…
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