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Third hate speech incident occurs near Butler, Indiana hate crime legislation protects this instance

Third hate speech incident occurs near Butler, Indiana hate crime legislation protects this instance

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a hate crime legislation bill to consider victims’ real or perceived attributes. However, legislators and community members disagree on whether it provides more protection for victims, such as groups targeted by hate incidents on campus.

Butler President James Danko: Indiana hate crime bill ‘unjust, and therefore, unacceptable’

In the statement, Danko expressed that the recently passed bill in Indiana Senate is “unacceptable” and does not align with Butler’s values. He, along with 24 other community leaders, signed a letter to state legislators pushing for a more comprehensive bill.

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