Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Hate Crimes Bill Becomes Law!

What terrific news!  No, the hate crimes law will not make it a crime to speak against homosexuality, but make it easier to prosecute those who commit crimes such as assault because of the race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.  See this analysis by legal scholar Charles Haynes.

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