NC House Republicans Launch Paid Ad Campaign Against Vulnerable Democrats For Voting Against Criminal Illegal Immigration Bills

Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina House Republican Caucus (NCHRC) today launched a paid advertising campaign targeting vulnerable House Democrats who have aligned themselves with policies that undermine North Carolina’s safety, prioritizing political posturing over protecting communities from the consequences of unchecked criminal illegal immigration.

Representatives Lindsey Prather (D-Buncombe), Bryan Cohn (D-Granville and Vance), and Garland Pierce (D-Scotland and Hoke) have voted against House Bill 318, the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act, and Senate Bill 153, the North Carolina Border Protection Act. These are critical public safety measures requiring state law enforcement officials and sheriffs to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before releasing individuals subject to federal detainers.

Representative Dante Pittman (D-Wilson and Nash) voted against House Bill 318 in April. Today, Dante Pittman lacked the courage to stand up to criminal illegal immigrants today by not voting on the North Carolina Border Protection Act. Pittman did not vote because he knew he would be held accountable by the voters of Wilson and Nash counties. If he can't stand up for his constituents over criminal illegal immigrants, why is he in Raleigh?