For federal hate crime we have to prove the highest standard in the law, something that was reckless, that was negligent, does not meet that standard we have to show that there was specific intent to do the crime with the requisite state of mind.
Eric Holder discusses the high legal standards required to prove federal hate crime charges against George Zimmerman.
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We cannot allow what happened on January 6 to go unpunished, because then it would invite something like that to happen again in the future.
The cornerstone of American civil rights law. I am deeply disappointed, deeply disappointed with the court`s decision.
This is a nationwide fight. And so, between now and then, I think Americans all around the country have to really get out there and vote like they have never voted before.
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