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April 13, 2016

North Carolina Governor Issues Order After Protests Against Anti-LGBT Law
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North Carolina Governor Pat Mc Crory has issued an executive order
regarding the state's new anti-LGBT law. The law bars transgender people
from using the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity, and
eliminates local ordinances against anti-LGBT discrimination. The law
has sparked wide protest. Bruce Springsteen canceled a concert in North
Carolina, and Pay Pal and Deutsche Bank said they would scrap plans for
expansions in the state. On Tuesday, Mc Crory said he would expand
protections for LGBT state employees and seek legislation to restore the
right to sue for discrimination.

Gov. Pat Mc Crory: "You know, after listening to people's feedback
during the past several weeks on this issue, I have come to the
conclusion that there is a great deal of misinformation,
misinterpretation, confusion, passion and, frankly, selective outrage
and hypocrisy, especially against the great state of North Carolina. But
based on this feedback, I am taking action to affirm the state's
commitment to privacy and equality."

The ACLU of North Carolina called Mc Crory's order "a poor effort to
save face after his sweeping attacks on the LGBT community."
Topics:LGBTNorth Carolina

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