About 700 people gathered in support for Gov. Pat McCrory in front of the state capitol yesterday. McCrory signed House Bill 2, which requires individuals to use bathrooms that correlate with their sex at birth. Supporters advocated for the bill because they thought the Charlotte ordinance that allowed for people to use bathrooms that correlated with their sexual identity created a dangerous opportunity for sexual predators. The rally also attracted several dozen who opposed the bill and showed up to offer support for Attorney General Roy Cooper, who is running against McCrory for governor in the upcoming election. Many of the McCrory supporters said this law protects women and children across North Carolina. 

Source: The News & Observer