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LGBT debate spurs arrests at North Carolina statehouse

A day of protests and arrests around North Carolina’s statehouse marked what’s likely to be weeks of impassioned debate over a law limiting protecti...
Anti-LGBT law sparts protests; dozens arrested in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A day of protests and arrests around North Carolina’s statehouse marked what’s likely to be weeks of impassioned debate over a law limiting protections for LGBT people.

Officers arrested 54 protesters who came voice their opposition to the law Monday as legislators returned to Raleigh to start their legislative session. The state’s Republican leaders said they don’t plan to repeal it, a stance likely to stoke further demonstrations over the several weeks they’re slated to meet.

The arrests capped a day of dueling demonstrations that included a large protest in favor of the law. Thousands rallied outside the Legislative Building to thank lawmakers for enacting the law.

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