How is North Carolina's Border Protection Act, Senate Bill 153, moving through the Legislature?

Based on North Carolina's most recent indexed coverage from July 2025 (~12 months ago): the House passed the committee substitute to Senate Bill 153 after hours of floor debate. Supporters said the measure forces statewide cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; opponents warned it will create fear, strain health and local services, and expose local governments to lawsuits. A due-process amendment offered on the floor did not prevail before passage.

AI-generated summary compiled from Citizen Portal's coverage of the bill. Officials' positions below are sourced from their own words in indexed meetings and press events.