Protest now loops through Bicentennial Plaza to the front of the North Carolina State Legislative Building. A handful of committees are meeting today. #ncpol

Protestors are circling around the North Carolina State Capitol. Passing vehicles honk in support; some have signs like "fascism sucks." #ncpol

NOW: Hundreds gather around the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh to protest the Trump administration. It's one of 50 protests planned in 50 state capitals today. #ncpol

Happy opening day #ncpol. As the chambers convene, Common Cause NC's mobile billboard is circling the legislative building, drawing attention to Judge Jefferson Griffin's challenge to the NC Supreme Court.

Police arrested one protester from the North Carolina House gallery.

Rev. Rob Stephens is encouraging demonstrators to visit the jail tonight.

"This is not what we expected from the police," he said.

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Police forcibly removed and arrested one protester as the House overrode the veto of SB 382. #ncpol