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Demonstrators against House Bill 2 protest outside the Governor's Mansion in downtown Raleigh, N.C., on March 24. Among other restrictions, the law says transgender people have to use the bathroom that corresponds with their biological sex rather than the

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N.C. Will Miss Deadline To Respond To Justice Department About LGBT Law

5:33pm May 05, 2016

by Dana Farrington

A North Carolina law that restricts which bathrooms transgender people can use violates the Civil Rights Act, the DOJ says. State House Speaker Tim Moore says lawmakers won't take action by Monday.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore characterized the Justice Department's warning as government overreach, according to NPR member station WUNC.

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Justice Department Says North Carolina Bathroom Law Violates Civil Rights

7:48pm May 04, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Gov. Pat McCrory responded in a statement, saying, "We will be reviewing to determine the next steps." The state has until Monday to respond.

Federal Judge Upholds North Carolina's Sweeping Voter ID Law

9:08pm April 25, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Thomas D. Schroeder of the Federal District Court in Winston-Salem said North Carolina had "legitimate state interests" to implement the law.

President Obama and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron in London on Friday.

Obama: North Carolina's Bathroom Law 'Should Be Overturned'

10:40pm April 22, 2016

by Laura Wagner

In London Friday, the president also reassured Brits that the residents of North Carolina are "wonderful people" and said any British travelers would be treated with "extraordinary hospitality."

Brewers in North Carolina are planning to donate all of the profits from a new beer to two groups that work on behalf of the LGBT community.

'Don't Be Mean' Beer: 36 N.C. Breweries Sign Up To Sell Brew Aimed At HB2

2:59pm April 13, 2016

by Bill Chappell

North Carolina's HB2 law has sparked an ACLU lawsuit and prompted calls for boycotts. Inside the state, beer brewers say the law doesn't represent them.

Citing feedback over HB2, Gov. Pat McCrory said that he has seen "misinformation, misinterpretation, confusion, a lot of passion and frankly, selective outrage and hypocrisy."

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N.C. Governor Signs Order That 'Clarifies' Controversial Gender Identity Bill

5:25pm April 12, 2016

by Bill Chappell

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has issued an executive order that "seeks legislation to reinstate the right to sue in state court for discrimination."

Bruce Springsteen Cancels Show in North Carolina To Protest 'Bathroom Bill'

6:23pm April 08, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Boss is standing with opponents of the law that says transgender people must only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. The musician says he is supporting "freedom fighters."

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a rally in March in Albany, N.Y.

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N.Y. Restricts Public-Employee Travel To North Carolina Over LGBT Law

7:46pm March 29, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

New York state joins Seattle, San Francisco and New York City in restricting public-employee travel to North Carolina, which has passed a law that critics say is discriminatory to the LGBT community.

People protest outside the North Carolina Executive Mansion in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday.

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ACLU Sues Over North Carolina's Law Blocking Anti-Discrimination Legislation

7:26pm March 28, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The federal lawsuit filed by multiple plaintiffs argues that the law, signed by Gov. Pat McCrory last week, is causing harm to the state's LGBT community.

On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law a bill blocking anti-discrimination rules that would protect gay and transgender people. Above, McCrory speaks during the Wake County Republican convention at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh o

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North Carolina Passes Law Blocking Measures To Protect LGBT People

3:34pm March 24, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Charlotte recently passed an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance. The state is banning all such local measures, present and future. It's also barring cities and counties from raising the minimum wage.

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