Campaign against hate crimes wins widespread support

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Human rights advocates in the US mark another remarkable achievement in promoting civil rights, as federal officials are expected to pass a bill stipulating the inclusion of sex-related crimes in the hate crimes law. The decision was made in a recent news conference with Pres Bill Clinton, where the increasing number of violent crimes based on sex and sexual orientation was cited. The president further vowed to impose stringent penalties to hate crime offenders and employ additional 50 federal investigators and prosecutors to overlook such crimes.

Social policy, Sex crimes

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Proposed hate crime law revives hope

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Families and friends of gays, lesbians, transgendered persons and bisexuals are hopeful that the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act will be passed. The law has provisions that would require federal authorities to assist local authorities when a possible hate crime is investigated. Opponents say the law will restrict states' rights.

Federal aid to law enforcement agencies, Government aid to law enforcement agencies

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Have a heart: help prevent hate crimes

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The National Organization of Women participated in a Valentine's Day demonstration asking that hate crimes legislation be expanded to cover gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons.

Demonstrations and protests, National Organization for Women

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