Essay Problem: Hate Crimes
What is considered a hate crime under federal law? What are the specific federal statutes that can be used to prosecute a hate crime? What classes of people are protected under federal hate crime laws? What are some of the important hate crime cases and their decisions? Do hate crimes violate the First Amendment, and what cases have decided this? Finally, explain how California law compares to federal law. What are the similarities and what are the differences?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.