NC governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee killing

Oct 4, 2025 - 23:00
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NC governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee killing
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) on Friday signed into law new criminal justice legislation in honor of Iryna Zarutska, 23, who was killed while in transit on the Charlotte light rail in August.  House Bill 307, also referenced as “Iryna’s Law,” was overwhelmingly approved by the Tar Heel State’s Legislature, where Republicans hold the…