NC House Republicans override Gov. Stein’s vetoes on anti-DEI and pro-ICE bills

By: Brandon Kingdollar, Laura Leslie

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,107

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago


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North Carolina House Republicans overrode key vetoes by Gov. Josh Stein on bills requiring greater law enforcement cooperation with ICE and banning diversity, equity, and inclusion practices from state government agencies, K-12 public schools and public higher education.

Senate Bill 153, titled “The North Carolina Border Protection Act,” Senate Bill 227, “Eliminating ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)’ in Public Education,” and Senate Bill 558, “Eliminating ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)’ in Public …

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