Immigration Policy in North Carolina (2026)

2 rules on the books across North Carolina, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Whether your state prohibits cities from limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and what penalties apply to non-compliant local policies.

Raleigh

Heavy Restrictions

North Carolina prohibits sanctuary policies under HB 318 (2015), codified in NCGS §160A-499.4, and HB 10 (2024)…

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Lincoln County

Significant Restrictions

Lincoln County's Board of Commissioners adopted a formal policy directing county staff to stop funding programs serving…

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