Michigan has updated its hate crime law to encompass sexual orientation and gender identity, following the signing of bills by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This amendment, introduced by Rep. Noah Arbit, adds these groups to the state's definition of protected categories against hate crimes. Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized the need for decisive action against escalating hate crimes and bigotry, applauding the legislative changes as vital and necessary. The law aims to address increasing hostility and discrimination faced by marginalized communities in the state.
It's incumbent upon those of us with the authority to unilaterally denounce such sentiments; otherwise, there's no stopping this behavior.
Over the past decade, we have seen not just an uptick in hate crimes, but a normalization of racist, antisemitic and bigoted language.
I applaud the Governor for signing these long overdue changes to the state's statutes.
After two years of battling disinformation, bigotry, lies, and apathy, my Michigan Hate Crime Act was signed into law by Governor Whitmer.
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