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Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act

United States legislation [2007]

Also known as: Matthew Shepard Act

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In 2007 the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (later dubbed the Matthew Shepard Act) was introduced to address these shortcomings in the law. Although the bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, it was delayed because of widespread Republican opposition, including from U.S. Pres.…
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