Race, Racism, & White Nationalism 23 October 2009

Senate Passes Byrd-Shepard Hate Crimes Act

Devin Burghart IREHR
Montana Creativity Movement Members

 

On October 22, the United States Senate passed the landmark Matthew Shepard-James Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act on a vote of 68-29. The legislation expands the coverage and protection of federal hate crime laws to include sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability. The House  of Representatives passed a conference version earlier this month. The bill is expected to be quickly signed into law by President Obama.

 

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