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7,600

The number of people North Carolina had sterilized from 1929 to 1974 under its forced-sterilization program. The legislature established a $10 million fund last week to compensate any victims that come forward.

The number of people North Carolina had sterilized from 1929 to 1974 under its forced-sterilization program. The legislature established a $10 million fund last week to compensate any victims that come forward. 

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.