Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Just got this note in from ADAWatch: ADA Watch has just learned that the U.S. Senate will vote on federal hate crimes legislation TODAY at 4 pm EST. Call your Senators NOW and ask them to vote YES on the amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill that's scheduled for 4 p.m. EST today. Call and give the operator your state to be connected to your Senators. It is imperative that we get as many calls to Capitol Hill as possible - please call now! Senator Gordon (R-OR) will offer the Local Law Enforcement Act (LLEEA) as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill. LLEEA would add crimes based on disability, sexual orientation and gender to the list of hate crimes punishable under federal law. LLEEA would extend current hate crimes law, which permits the federal government to assist local law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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