OneNewsNow.com reports:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas) has reintroduced a bill that would expand the federal hate crime statute to include crimes motivated by bias against a person’s sexual orientation or gender.
“The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law,” [Matt Barber director of cultural affairs at Liberty Counsel] . . . explains. “Hate crimes legislation is a prima fascia violation of the Fourteenth Amendment in that it elevates one class of citizen based upon their chosen sexual behaviors above other people. It creates a two-tiered justice system where there are first-class victims and second-class victims.” . . .
Introduced: H.R. 256: To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, and for other purposes. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] introduced this bill. (the text of this is available on the U.S. House website)
Introduced: H.R. 262: To prevent hate crimes, to provide support services for victims of hate crimes, and for... Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] introduced H.R. 262: To prevent hate crimes, to provide support services for victims of hate crimes, and for other purposes. (text of this bill not yet found on the U.S. House website)
