North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is pushing a Senate bid after vetoing three bills that would have forced local police to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Cooper’s immigration record under fire
Cooper released 4,200 convicted criminals, including 25 who later murdered innocent residents, according to Republican research.
One of those released, Cuban national Esteban Vasallo Corteguera, faced drug charges in Franklin and possessed a lengthy record of kidnapping, assault, meth distribution and other felonies.
Corteguera’s case illustrates how Cooper’s refusal to require local law enforcement to work with ICE allowed dangerous criminal aliens to remain on North Carolina streets.
NRSC Regional Press Secretary Nick Puglia said, “Corteguera is just another dangerous criminal illegal alien that Roy Cooper fought to protect from deportation. Thanks to Cooper and his far-left agenda, North Carolina is less safe.”
Political reaction
Governor Cooper defended the releases, claiming they were intended to protect the public, a statement critics called a loss of judgment.
Social media posts from the RNC and Senate Republicans highlighted the murders and labeled Cooper’s decision the worst in state history.
Border policy claim
An editorial note attributes the near‑stop of illegal immigration to President Trump, asserting that new legislation was unnecessary.
Overall, the controversy surrounds Cooper’s veto record, the release of thousands of criminals, and the resulting public safety concerns as he seeks a Senate seat.
