<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat in a Republican-led state, vetoed multiple controversial bills targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts as well as restricting LGBTQ and transgender rights.</li><li>Stein criticized the bills as 'mean-spirited' and stated they would marginalize vulnerable people and undermine public services and education quality.</li><li>The bills sought to eliminate DEI efforts in public schools and government agencies, with restrictions on DEI practices, curriculum, and discussions in higher education.</li><li>Additionally, Stein vetoed immigration bills that aimed to tighten state and local enforcement of illegal immigration, citing concerns about straining law enforcement resources and potential constitutional violations.</li></ul>

‘Mean-spirited’: North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-DEI, Immigration Bills

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