'What this bill speaks to specifically is white supremacy - it amends the hate crime bill. That is distinctive from speech. I can read what the First Amendment says,' the Houston lawmaker said.
"What this bill speaks to specifically is white supremacy - it amends the," she said. "That is distinctive from speech. I can read. I can read what the First Amendment says."
The bill, which is being cited as the "Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023," says its mission is to "prevent and prosecute white supremacy-inspired hate crimes." It adds that it would come into play when white supremacy ideology has motivated the planning, development, and carrying out of an act that would be considered a crime.SEE RELATED:
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