‘IRYNA’S LAW’: North Carolina state lawmakers passed a criminal justice package named after a Ukrainian refugee who was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train. The bill now heads to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s desk to be signed into law or vetoed.

The legislation would restrict cashless bail for violent crimes, require stricter checks before suspects are released, and give judges more oversight in pretrial decisions. Supporters say it closes dangerous gaps in the system, while critics warn it may not solve deeper issues...See more