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Hate Crime Legislation: an Infringement of Free Speech and Religion?
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Breaking News. 1 Comment
On Wednesday, April 22, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on so-called "hate crimes" legislation, which would give "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" the same federal protection as race. If enacted, it would provide federal assistance to state and local law enforcement to prosecute hate crimes. It would also authorize the federal government to investigate crimes where the victim was targeted because he or she belongs to one… Keep reading | 1 Comment
Hate Crimes Bill Could Inhibit Free Religious Speech
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Breaking News and Culture. 0 Comments
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will vote on a controversial legislation as soon as April 20th that seeks to add homosexual and transgender people to the list of classes federally protected from hate crimes. It is expected that the bill will be passed by the committee and will come to a vote on the House floor this spring.
The new H.R. 1913, named the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Act of… Keep reading
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