The controversial Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act was recently passed in North Carolina, declaring that every person must enter the designated restroom of his/her biological gender. Sheri Jesiel, representative for Antioch, has been trying to get this same act passed in Illinois, which has sparked major controversy of those belonging to the LGBT community. Some are comparing this act to the Jim Crow Laws because of its discriminatory nature.

However, the legislation continues on to affect everyone — not just those in the LGBTQ+ community. It strips North Carolina employees of the ability to sue under the state’s anti-discrimination law. New policy takes away the ability for employees to sue if they are fired because of race, gender, or religion. This right had been maintained  in North Carolina since 1985.

“Its not fair to get fired for being who you are,” junior Bridget Ecklund said. “I think it is giving people the wrong idea.”

Similar legislation is being developed in seven other states including Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee and Wisconsin.