Indiana Lawmakers To Take Up Hate Crimes Bill

Courier Journal - News, The Courier-Journal
Sun, 02/07/2016 - 12:42pm

Two Indiana state senators have co-authored a measure that would create a hate crime designation allowing for stiffer sentences.

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