Immigrant Rights Advocates Applaud Governor Stein’s Veto of Anti-Immigrant Bills

Written By ACLU of NC

Governor Stein Stands in Solidarity with Immigrant Communities by Vetoing SB 153 and HB 318.

Media Contact: kmwilliams@acluofnc.org, eloy@elpueblo.org, Lisa@momsrising.org

RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Stein’s vetoes of both HB318 and SB 153 is a critical victory for immigrant communities across North Carolina. These bills would have legitimized racial profiling, deepened collaboration between NC law enforcement and ICE, and terrorized immigrant families across the state.

We commend Governor Stein for doing the right thing in the face of political pressure. His vetoes reflect his commitment and courage to protect North Carolinans from harmful, fear-driven legislation.

This action comes after relentless organizing from directly impacted communities, advocates, and allies across the state. People who mobilized because they knew exactly what was at stake. This victory belongs to them.

We urge every legislator in the North Carolina General Assembly who values families, public safety, and civil rights to uphold the Governor’s vetoes. Our communities showed up to defeat these bills. We expect our elected officials to do the same.

Signed by,

  • ACLU NC

  • Carolina Migrant Network

  • Education Justice Alliance

  • Democracy NC

  • El Pueblo

  • FaithAction International

  • MomsRising / MamásConPoder

  • Muslim Woman For

  • Advance Carolina

  • Equality North Carolina

  • Brava NC

  • N.C. For The People Action

  • Action4Equity

  • Center for Racial Equity in Education

  • North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT); NCAAT in Action

  • Valores

  • Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción (CIMA)

  • Mujerxs Organizando Oportunidades Notables

  • Southeast Immigrant Rights Network

  • Student Action with Farmworkers

  • North Carolina Justice Center

  • LatinxEd

  • Iglesia Cristiana Sin Fronteras

  • Adelante Education Coalition

  • El Vínculo Hispano

  • Asheboro Latinx Services

  • NC Poor People’s Campaign

  • Comité de Acción Popular

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ACLU of NC