Article: Log Cabin Praises Introduction of Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act in Senate

The Log Cabin Republicans issued the following news release:

Log Cabin Republicans praise the bi-partisan introduction of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (LLEHCPA) in the U.S. Senate. The legislation would allow local law enforcement agencies to access federal assistance in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) is the lead Republican co-sponsor. The House version was introduced last month. Similar legislation previously passed both the U.S. House and Senate by wide, bi-partisan margins.

"Our strong support for local law enforcement officials and our shared commitment to fighting crime unites us as Republicans," said Log Cabin ...

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