U.S. House members met in North Carolina's largest city to hear from families of violent-crime victims and others.

Some called on Monday for tougher criminal justice policies after last month's stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train.

The judiciary subcommittee meeting in Charlotte heard from speakers who criticized local court systems for failing to protect the public.

The meeting was prompted by the death of Iryna Zarutska and the arrest of a suspect with a long criminal history.

Public outrage intensified after the release of security video showing the attack.