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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
After synagogue vandalized, Indiana governor calls for passing hate-crime laws
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe governor of Indiana says he’ll push for the passage of a hate-crime bill after a structure at an Indianapolis-area synagogue was vandalized over the weekend with graffiti of swastikas and the Iron Cross.
“No law can stop evil, but we should be clear that our state stands with the victims & their voices will not be silenced,” Governor Eric Holcomb writes on his Twitter account.
“For that reason, it is my intent that Indiana be 1 of 46 states with hate crimes legislation— not 1 of 5 states without it,” he adds.
The Anti-Defamation League praises Holcomb for vowing to advance hate-crime laws.
Powerful call from @GovHolcomb for hate crime laws in Indiana, which comes in response to #antiSemitic graffiti on a synagogue in Carmel, Indiana. We stand ready to help Indiana join the 45 other states with hate crime laws on the books. https://t.co/Wy3mId4xZf
— ADL (@ADL) July 30, 2018
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