@jeffwM to Criminal Justice and Crime • 2 days agoAnti-trans murderer makes history as first convicted under federal hate crime lawwww.lgbtqnation.commessage-square3arrow-up136arrow-down11
arrow-up135arrow-down1external-linkAnti-trans murderer makes history as first convicted under federal hate crime lawwww.lgbtqnation.com@jeffwM to Criminal Justice and Crime • 2 days agomessage-square3
minus-squareEleventhHourlink1•2 days agoTrue— but, also, under federal hate crime law (The Shepherd-Byrd Act). Local hate crime laws, such as those in New York, have been responsible for the conviction of those who killed trans persons.
True— but, also, under federal hate crime law (The Shepherd-Byrd Act). Local hate crime laws, such as those in New York, have been responsible for the conviction of those who killed trans persons.