North Carolina Governor Signs 'Iryna's Law' Amid Controversy Over Crime Bill

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North Carolina Governor Signs 'Iryna's Law' Amid Controversy Over Crime Bill
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a law reforming criminal justice policies, including banning cashless bail for certain crimes and addressing capital punishment, in response to the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train, despite criticisms for lacking broader safety measures and mental health funding.

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