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North Carolina’s New Gang and Mental Health Laws | Raleigh News
North Carolina is cracking down hard on gang violence with Jaleeyah’s Law, a sweeping new bill named after the 13-year-old girl killed in a gang-related shooting, which expands definitions of gang activity and makes it easier to prosecute members. Alongside it, lawmakers passed an updated mental health evaluation bill inspired by Iryna’s Law, shifting evaluations from ERs to jails after the tragic death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska. Both bills now await Governor Josh Stein’s decision—sign, veto, or let them pass. Supporters hail them as vital tools for justice, while critics warn of…
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