North Carolina Legislature Overrides Veto to Enforce ICE Cooperation

The new law mandates sheriffs to honor ICE detainer requests for serious crimes, ending sanctuary policies statewide.

North Carolina's Republican-led legislature overrode Governor Roy Cooper's veto of House Bill 10, which requires law enforcement to collaborate with ICE on detainer requests.
The law applies to noncitizens arrested for felonies and certain serious misdemeanors, mandating a 48-hour hold for potential federal custody transfer.
Supporters, including GOP lawmakers and the North Carolina Sheriff's Association, argue the measure enhances public safety and aligns local and federal enforcement efforts.
Critics, including immigrant advocates and some sheriffs, warn the law could erode trust within immigrant communities, discouraging crime reporting and cooperation with law enforcement.
The legislation, which also increases private school voucher funding, will take effect on December 1, with some counties voicing continued opposition to ICE collaboration.