NC GOP Censures Sen. Tillis for Departing from Party Platform

Republican delegates in North Carolina voted to censure Sen. Thom Tillis for his support of LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and gun violence policies, which some state Republicans believe are not in line with conservative values. Tillis' work on the Respect For Marriage Act, which enshrined protections for same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law, was criticized, as was his opposition to former President Donald Trump's immigration policies and his support for red flag laws. The vote cannot remove Tillis from office, but supporters hope it sends a message of dissatisfaction. Some state legislators criticized the decision, saying it creates more divisions within the party ahead of an election year when party unity will be paramount.