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Winning Issue » HATE CRIMES


Hate crimes are acts or threats of violence based on the actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disability of those targeted. Hate crimes have been said to be acts of domestic terrorism because often, the perpetrator’s intention is to intimidate and terrorize all members of a group. Human rights advocates say the problem is sufficiently serious and widespread as to warrant federal assistance to local law enforcement agencies. Critics of hate crime laws claim they are unconstitutional because they criminalize a defendant’s thought process. However, our Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of these laws. The FBI recently reported that hate crimes reached a 16 year high in 2019. They said crimes against property were down but physical assaults against people were up, accounting for 61% of the 7,120 incidents classified as hate crimes by law enforcement officials nationwide.

Pending Legislation: S.2776 - Disarm Hate Act
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Casey (PA)
Status: Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Chair: Sen. Dick Durbin (IL)



Options


  • I oppose reforming current hate crime policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Leader Charles Schumer (NY).
  • I support expanding the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm by prohibiting a firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Dick Durbin (IL) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.


Winning Option
  • I support expanding the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm by prohibiting a firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Dick Durbin (IL) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
There has been $0.00 pledged in support of this issue
Trustee Candidates

If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Sen. Dick Durbin (IL) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider passing S.2776 - Disarm Hate Act.

If elected as a trustee, National Center for Victims of Crime will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to expand its efforts to reduce the incidence of hate crimes, provide services for victims and advocate on their behalf.

The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. After more than 25 years, we remain the most comprehensive national resource committed to advancing victims’ rights and helping victims of crime rebuild their lives.
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Trustee Election - Opening Date
December 23, 2024
Trustee Election - Closing Date
December 30, 2024