Following the random stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train, North Carolina’s legislature has introduced sweeping criminal justice reforms. The ‘Iryna’s Law’ bill, House Bill 307, expands the definition of violent offenses and imposes stricter bail guidelines, including eliminating no-cash bail and allowing greater discretion for involuntary detention of offenders with mental health concerns. Crime expert Rafael Mangual praised the legislative response, emphasizing that legislatures should address public policy issues revealed by such cases. However, he also noted the need for increased prison capacity and criticized left-wing activists for lacking the political will to restore traditional crime control measures, arguing that they prioritize theoretical solutions over practical, aggressive policing strategies.