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New Jersey Hate Crimes Law

Gender identity protected? Yes
New Jersey hate crime law explicitly addresses gender identity. N.J. Stat. § 2C:16-1 (2002).

Sexual orientation protected? Yes
New Jersey hate crime law explicitly addresses sexual orientation. N.J. Stat. § 2C:16-1 (2002).


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Last Updated: 10/3/2008