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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-13

Vote Breakdown

Plain Language Summary

This bill prohibits North Carolina's Attorney General from participating in lawsuits (as a party, supporting amicus, or other participant) that would result in invalidating presidential executive orders. It also requires the Attorney General to report on convictions for impersonating federal immigration agents between January 2021 and March 2025.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill prevents the state's chief legal officer from undermining federal executive authority and using taxpayer resources to challenge the sitting President's lawful orders.
• •They contend it promotes respect for separation of powers and prevents the Attorney General from pursuing partisan litigation against the federal government.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents argue this bill inappropriately restricts the Attorney General's constitutional duty to defend North Carolina's interests and those of its citizens when federal executive orders conflict with state law or harm state residents.
• •They contend it prevents the AG from fulfilling their role as the state's chief legal officer and eliminates an important check on executive power overreach.