Following the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail, North Carolina passed "Iryna's Law." This bill aims to reform pretrial release, particularly for violent offenses, by eliminating cashless bail and studying mental health's role in the justice system. It also adds an aggravated sentencing factor for crimes on public transport. The bill's passage included a controversial addition reviving the death penalty, opposed by Senate Democrats. The suspect, Decarlos Brown, faces federal charges carrying the death penalty.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.