Discusses issues related to freedom of speech and hate crimes, covering court decisions, first amendment interpretations, sentencing, and arguments on either side of specific cases related to cross burning, gender violence, and other topics.
Content Note
Protecting freedom of speech when legislating hate crimes -- Allowing sentencing enhancements for hate crimes -- Victims of gender violence cannot sue their attackers in federal court -- Affirming states' rights to ban cross burning intended to intimidate.