Join Matthew Shepard’s Parents in Supporting the Hate Crimes Bill
Judy and Dennis Shepard, the parents of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard, are raising their voices in support of legislation that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to federal hate crimes laws. Watch a video of the Shepards’ statement.
In memory of their son, the Senate version of the hate crimes bill is now known as the Matthew Shepard Act. Meanwhile, the bill is already moving in the U.S. House of Representatives.