On May 20th, 1775, in the heart of Mecklenburg County, a group of citizens took a daring stand against British rule. Nearly a full year before the signing of the Declaration Of Independence in Philadelphia, these North Carolinians declared themselves “free and independent people,” dissolving all political ties with the British Crown.

Last week, the North Carolina House considered a number of measures to crack down on illegal immigration, and two bills passed the chamber.

Democrats continue to push system with roots in the 1700s…