Abstract
This Comment focuses on the HCPA, concluding that such legislation is necessary to help combat the onslaught of hate crimes in America. Part II focuses on the problem of hate crimes, including the incidence of hate crimes, the characteristics of hate crimes, and the effects of hate crimes on the individual and the community. Part III examines state legislation concerning hate crimes, including the rise of hate crimes legislation, and treatment by the Supreme Court. In Parts IV and V, this Comment examines current federal legislation and the recently proposed HCPA. Part VI looks at the proposed extension of federal legislation to crimes motivated by bias against gender, disability, and sexual orientation.
Recommended Citation
Scotting, Troy A.
(2001)
"Hate Crimes and the Need for Stronger Federal Legislation,"
Akron Law Review: Vol. 34:
Iss.
4, Article 2.
Available at:
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/akronlawreview/vol34/iss4/2