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Illinois Strengthens Hate Crimes Law

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Source: slate.com

New Law Initiated by Attorney General Madigan Strengthens Hate Crimes Law to Include Use of Technology in Hate Crimes & Allows Victims to Pursue Civil Cause of Action

Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced Illinois is strengthening the state’s hate crimes law. House Bill 3711, initiated by Madigan, was passed by the General Assembly with bipartisan support and signed into law by the governor last week.

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