June 26, 2009The Hate Crimes bill is finally being debated in the Senate after passing the House last year 249 to 175. Attorney General Eric Holder testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday.
Attorney General Eric Holder testified in favor of Hate Crimes bill at Thursday Senate hearing photo
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“The President and I both urge swift passage of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act,” he said. “This is a bill that is designed to prosecute and hold people accountable for conduct, not infringe on speech."
Please contact your Senator and urge them to take positive action. Visit the Matthew Shepard Foundation Website for more information. Here’s a video on this important legislation:
Please contact your Senator and urge them to take positive action. Visit the Matthew Shepard Foundation Website for more information. Here’s a video on this important legislation:
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