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Gov. Shumlin Bans Official State Travel to North Carolina

Statement

Date: March 29, 2016
Location: Montgomery, AL
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Gov. Peter Shumlin is banning official state travel to North Carolina in response to a law in that state that overturns anti-discrimination protections for LGBT individuals. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced a similar ban.

"The law passed in North Carolina is an absolute disgrace," Gov. Shumlin said. "Vermont has a proud tradition of protecting the rights of LGBT individuals. I'm making this decision in that tradition. I'm proud to join with New York in taking this action. I hope other states will join us in applying pressure on North Carolina to recognize common sense, common decency, and common humanity and repeal this law."

A year ago, Gov. Shumlin banned official travel to Indiana after that state passed a law which promoted anti-gay discrimination. Indiana eventually modified its law and Vermont's travel ban was lifted.


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