Hate crimes remain a festering and horrifying problem in the United States. Although there are laws on the books to deter hate crimes and protect their victims, significant gaps remain unfilled.
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (LLEHCPA) would give the federal government jurisdiction over processing hate crimes in states where the current law is inadequate. The legislation would also facilitate federal investigations and prosecutions when local authorities are unwilling or unable to achieve a just result. Learn More >>
Civilrights.org Feature Stories
Attacks against Homeless People on the Rise Assaults on homeless people often fall below the radar of media coverage and public consciousness, but a new report shows that this type of crime is more prevalent than ever in the United States. (6/5/08)
