- United States
- N.C.
- Letter
Veto HB 10: Protect Public Education, Local Authority
To: Rep. Riddell
From: A verified voter in Burlington, NC
November 17
Uphold the veto of this dangerous bill. HB10 mandates local law enforcement cooperation with ICE, undermining community trust and safety. Its substantial private school voucher funding lacks accountability measures, risks undermining public education standards and equity. It exacerbates educational disparities by diverting resources from public schools serving most students. Requiring sheriffs to honor ICE detention requests for certain arrestees undermines local authority and erodes community-police relations without enhancing public safety. A more balanced approach preserving public school funding and local law enforcement discretion is needed. Reject HB 10.