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Hate crimes law considered
National Catholic Reporter, April 27, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Congress is considering legislation that extends hate crimes protections for homosexuals, bisexuals and those with gender identity issues in the same way that people are protected now from crimes related to race and creed.
It's setting up a bitter battle between traditional faith communities that teach that homosexuality is sinful and progressive religious groups that say too many people have been harmed because of their sexual orientation.
The bill, HR 1592 the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, went before a House Judiciary subcommittee April 17. A House floor vote is expected by month's end. It would give the federal government jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute violent crimes that are committed because of a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The existing law, on the books since 1968, imposes tougher penalties for violent acts judged to be hate crimes.
Similar legislation has been introduced in the Senate.
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