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“This was a disgrace”: Vance in Concord calls for tougher crime laws after killing of Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte

Vice president JD Vance endorsed “Iryna’s Law,” a Republican-backed bill limiting bail and expanding mental health evaluations, and urged Gov. Josh Stein to sign it.

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Sep 24, 2025
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Vice President JD Vance was in Concord on Wednesday. Photo credit: Chris Miller.

Vice President JD Vance made his first official visit to North Carolina since taking office on Wednesday, using a rally in Concord to underscore the importance of public safety and the need to remove violent criminals from communities.

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