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Proposed ‘Exclusion Zones’ to be Discussed by Charlotte Committee

CHARLOTTE – A constitutionally suspect proposal that would create “exclusion zones” to ban people who have been arrested from entering certain Charlotte neighborhoods will be discussed by the city’s Community Safety Committee tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18.

November 17, 2015

Gov. McCrory Signs Anti-Immigrant HB 318

RALEIGH – North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory today signed into law HB 318, which prohibits local governments from adopting so-called “sanctuary” ordinances limiting enforcement of federal immigration law, prohibits some government officials from accepting various forms of ID cards, and expands t

October 28, 2015

Legislature Considering Bill to Prohibit Nondiscrimination Ordinances

RALEIGH. – The North Carolina General Assembly is considering a bill that would prohibit local governments from enacting measures to protect gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender North Carolinians from discrimination in housing and public accommodations.

September 29, 2015

Wake County Protects LGBT Workers from Discrimination

RALEIGH – The Wake County Board of Commissioners today voted to add lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals to those protected by the county’s employment nondiscrimination policies.

September 21, 2015