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North Carolina Senate Passes Controversial Bills Amid Backlash

2/28/2025

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The North Carolina Senate has taken bold steps by advancing three pivotal bills: a ban on cell phone use in schools, restrictions on the attorney general's ability to sue the president, and a contentious immigration bill allowing state employees to verify immigration status. Critics warn these actions may foster racial profiling and threaten the attorney general's autonomy.

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The North Carolina Senate has taken bold steps by advancing three pivotal bills: a ban on cell phone use in schools, restrictions on the attorney general's ability to sue the president, and a contentious immigration bill allowing state employees to verify immigration status. Critics warn these actions may foster racial profiling and threaten the attorney general's autonomy.