We are pleased that so many members of Congress have shown their commitment to strengthening federal hate crimes laws. The Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act has wide support in Congress and among the American people. The legislation also has the support of over 175 civil rights, religious, civic and law enforcement organizations, including 22 State Attorneys General, the National Sheriffs' Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The Leadership Conference maintains its commitment to strengthening the federal government's ability to combat hate crimes by easing jurisdictional obstacles and by giving federal prosecutors the ability to prosecute hate crimes that are based on sexual orientation, gender, or disability, along with those based on race, color, religion, and national origin. Across the country, recent hate crime violence continues to demonstrate the need for this important legislation.
Hate crimes are a corrosive blot on the fabric of humanity.
The Leadership Conference urges Congress to act swiftly to pass the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act. It is comprised of more than 180 national organizations representing people of color, women, children, labor unions, persons with disabilities, older Americans, major religious groups, gays and lesbians and civil liberties and human rights groups. Enter your zip code to write them. Contact Congressional Leadership Call the following Congressional leaders and tell them to enact hate crimes legislation now.