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Firearms advocacy group prepares second lawsuit against Mecklenburg sheriff

November 10, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The largest gun rights advocacy group in the state is filing a second lawsuit over continued delays to concealed carry permits against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. GRNC says McFadden appears to be […]

Mecklenburg Sheriff ordered to issue gun permits without delay

May 18, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A North Carolina Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction on May 3 enjoining the Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden from further delays related to pistol permits. The preliminary injunction issued by Judge […]

Firearms advocacy groups sue Mecklenburg sheriff over delayed pistol permits

August 18, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Multiple firearms advocacy groups, along with several individuals, have filed a lawsuit against Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFadden for McFadden’s refusal to issue pistol purchase permits and concealed handgun permits in a timely […]

ICE launches billboard campaign in Charlotte area aimed at sanctuary policies

November 25, 2020 A.P. Dillon and David Larson, North State Journal

CHARLOTTE — Immigration and Customs Enforcement has launched a billboard campaign along major Charlotte roadways to educate the public about the dangers of sanctuary and noncooperation policies. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) billboards appear […]

Tillis files bill to limit sanctuary policies

November 13, 2019 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH —Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), working with fellow-Republicans in North Carolina’s U.S. House delegation has introduced two bills aimed at sheriffs who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials who are seeking assistance in detaining […]

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ICE arrests man released by Meck Co sheriff

November 6, 2019 North State Journal Staff

MECKLENBURG — Federal agents have arrested an illegal immigrant from Mexico who was released from custody by Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office after being convicted of felony death by motor vehicle in a drunken-driving incident. Jose […]