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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly  New Federal Hate Crimes Law

We discuss the new hate crime law with David Kirkpatrick of the New York Times. Details

 
 

Program: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Episode: New Federal Hate Crimes Law

Another gay rights issue that has divided people of faith is hate crime legislation. President Obama signed an expansion of the hate crime law that makes it a federal offense to attack people because of their sexual orientation. Some faith leaders welcomed the hate crime expansion, but others fear it would inhibit religious speech.

Duration: (3:32)
Premiere Date: 10/30/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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