In an interview with Premier, Lord Pearson of Rannoch said religious freedom in the UK is being gradually eroded
by hate crime legislation.
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From hate crimes legislation to civil rights and anti-illegal gun laws, to his steadfast leadership in the fight for marriage equality, Eric has distinguished himself as the single best candidate to serve New Yorkers as their lawyer,» Duane said in a statement released by Schneiderman's campaign.
In the late 1980s,
as hate crimes legislation was first discussed seriously in Albany, Republicans hoped to claim credit on an issue popular among constituencies including the African - American and Jewish communities.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tore into Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, President Donald Trump «s pick for U.S. Attorney General, on the Senate floor this morning — bashing her southern colleague's voting record
on hate crime legislation, and his remarks last year regarding a tape that caught Trump candidly talking about molesting women.
Should Bloomberg resign from office and be prosecuted under human rights and
hate crimes legislation, as the Seneca Nation has proposed?
It would be good to get
the hate crimes legislation passed, for example, because we've seen instances — including one in my district — where we need to take some action.»
This is a misunderstanding of human rights and
hate crimes legislation.
Therefore,
hate crime legislation is irrelevant.
On other issues: Both Democrats support the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA),
hate crimes legislation, coverage for domestic partners under the Family and Medical Leave Act, equal treatment of gay couples under tax laws, and repeal of the military's «Don't Ask, Don't Tell» policy.