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NC Lawmaker Challenges Sheriff Over Immigration Statements

2/11/2026

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North Carolina Republican state Rep. Allen Chesser pressed Sheriff Garry McFadden (D-N.C.) at a House Oversight Committee hearing prompted by murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte.
Chesser expressed surprise at McFadden's inability to answer basic questions about government structure.
Chesser highlighted a conflict between McFadden's immigration statements and his compliance with state law.
McFadden said earlier comments were taken out of context, but his office follows the law.

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North Carolina Republican state Rep. Allen Chesser pressed Sheriff Garry McFadden (D-N.C.) at a House Oversight Committee hearing prompted by murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte.
Chesser expressed surprise at McFadden's inability to answer basic questions about government structure.
Chesser highlighted a conflict between McFadden's immigration statements and his compliance with state law.
McFadden said earlier comments were taken out of context, but his office follows the law.