Friday, July 17, 2009

Senate votes big expansion of federal hate crimes

The Associated Press: Senate votes big expansion of federal hate crimes
WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved the most sweeping expansion of federal hate crimes protections since the original law was enacted after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

The legislation broadens federal reach to protect those physically attacked because of their gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a disability. Current law is limited to crimes motivated by race, ethnicity or religion....


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