Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House voted to override Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of an immigration bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with federal authorities when arresting illegal immigrants.
“The HB 10 veto override passed 72-44 in the House,” ABC 11 reports.
The legislation advances to the North Carolina Senate for consideration.
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HB 10 also expands the school voucher program.
The bill passed mostly along party lines, with Democratic Rep. Carla Cunningham joining Republicans.
“We must adopt a common sense approach to public safety, ensuring that federal and local agencies work together to safeguard our communities,” Cunningham said, according to Blue Ridge Public Radio.
Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with
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