WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2009. President Barack Obama today signed legislation which will expand the definition of violent hate crimes to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. The new law will also allow the federal government to assist in the prosecution of hate crimes.
Congressman Barney Frank has been a persistent and outspoken supporter of the legislation, and has argued consistently that Hate Crimes legislation must be the first step in broader legislation to…
