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Jun 4, 2025 Rev. William Barber and other protesters were arrested during a Moral Monday protest against the Republican budget bill Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrests showed civil disobedience being met with police action in a protest over policies affecting poor people and health access.
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- Rev William Barber Arrested During Moral Monday Protest — Rev William Barber and seven others were arrested during a Moral Monday protest in the Capitol Rotunda.
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Week 20 – 2025-05-31–2025-06-06
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May 18, 2025 The North Carolina legislature advanced a cluster of bills targeting immigrants, DEI programs, protest activity, the attorney general, school books, Medicaid, and voter registration Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The package showed state lawmakers using procedural and policy tools to narrow rights, weaken checks, and reshape civic participation.
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- North Carolina General Assembly Passes Anti-Immigrant Legislation — The North Carolina General Assembly has passed anti-immigrant legislation, prompting calls for Governor Stein to veto the bill.
- North Carolina House Bill 171 Targets DEI Initiatives — North Carolina House Bill 171 seeks to prohibit state agencies, local governments, and schools from implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- North Carolina Senate Bill 484 Redefines Workplace Violence — Senate Bill 484 in North Carolina aims to redefine "workplace violence" to include peaceful activities such as mass picketing and obstruction.
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Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23
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