Sanctuary Cities in NC? Fact vs. Fiction, Governor Stein’s Lawsuit, and How Bills Become Law | Ep 6

Key Topics Covered:

• Sanctuary Cities: Fact or Fiction? We break down the rumors, clear up misconceptions about Guilford County, and explain why North Carolina law doesn’t allow sanctuary cities.

• Governor Stein vs. the General Assembly—A closer look at Stein’s lawsuit against state lawmakers over Senate Bill 382 and what’s at stake for executive power in NC.

• How a Bill Becomes Law—With multiple new bills on the table, including concealed carry without a permit, early voting changes, and phone bans in schools, we explain how legislation moves through the system and what’s likely to pass.

• Legacies of Leadership: George Henry White—For Black History Month, we highlight White’s fight for representation in Congress and how his legacy still impacts politics today.

Plus, a sneak peek at next week’s big stories on car insurance hikes, cryptocurrency legislation, and a major data breach investigation.

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Not Just Gossip

(06:18) Hot Takes & Headlines

(13:36) In Office & On The Move

(24:52) Legacies of Leadership: Black Voices in Politics & Policy

(30:17) Closing

Sources:

Not Just Gossip:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_city#:~:text=North

https://x.com/gcsoffice/status/1885396700262519038/photo/1

https://x.com/gcsoffice/status/1885396700262519038/photo/2

https://www.globalrefuge.org/news/sanctuary-cities-explained/#:~:text=There

https://www.wral.com/story/mccrory-signs-bill-outlawing-sanctuary-cities-in-nc/15035244/

https://www.wunc.org/politics/2015-10-28/nc-governor-signs-ban-on-sanctuary-cities-for-undocumented-immigrants

Hot Takes and Headlines:

https://www.carolinajournal.com/stein-sues-legislators-over-changes-to-nc-court-utilities-appointments/

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/coastal/news/2025/02/10/new-north-carolina-governor-sues-over-more-laws-meant-to-weaken-him

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/new-north-carolina-governor-sues-laws-meant-weaken-118665467

https://abc11.com/post/josh-stein-new-north-carolina-governor-sues-more-laws-meant-weaken/15893981/

https://ncnewsline.com/2025/02/08/gov-stein-sues-to-block-gop-led-law-stripping-his-power-to-make-court-appointments/

https://myfox8.com/news/politics/nc/josh-stein-suing-phil-berger-destin-hall-over-sb-382/

https://www.mtairynews.com/ap/business/stein-sues-over-more-laws-meant-to-weaken-him/article_073803a0-6d94-5618-b132-118bbd1a076d.html

In Office and On The Move:

https://bvmsports.com/2025/02/05/nc-senate-bill-benefits-private-and-homeschool-students-in-sports/#:~:text=By

https://www.highschoolot.com/story/legislators-seek-to-allow-private-home-school-students-chance-to-play-sports-at-public-schools/21842719/

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S55

https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/290/0/DRH40055-LUe-34

https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-gop-lawmakers-shortening-early-voting-period/63696070

https://abc11.com/post/house-lawmakers-file-bill-shorten-early-voting-period-17-days-6/15890204/

https://www.ncsbe.gov/news/events/person-early-voting-period-2024-general-election

Legacies of Leadership: Black Voices in Politics & Policy

https://x.com/gcsoffice/status/1887504365025403046/photo/2

https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/23657

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Henry_White

https://www.searchablemuseum.com/george-henry-white/#:~:text=The