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National Coming Out Day: October 11, 2008
Support for the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act is supported by twenty-six state Attorneys General and over 280 national law enforcement, professional, education, civil rights, religious, and civic organizations.
Public Polling Shows Strong Support for the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act
Overwhelming majorities have indicated that they think a crime motivated by bias based on a person’s sexual orientation should be considered a hate crime. The majority support a bill that addresses hate violence directed at lesbians and gays.
Background Information on Hate Crimes
Reports and statistics on Hate Crimes.