New federal “hate crimes” law challenged on Constitutional grounds

CNSNews: “A conservative civil liberties group is challenging the constitutionality of the recently enacted federal Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 . . . The lawsuit naming U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of three pastors and the president of the American Family Association of Michigan.”

Thomas More Law Center Press Release (links to complaint and exhibits at bottom)
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The Bay City Times: Midland man, Bridgeport minister say hate crimes law could make sermons illegal