Law charging woman with hate crime after she stomped on a ‘Back the Blue’ sign could be unconstitutional, law professor says

The statute allows upgraded charges for ‘intimidation,’ not crimes based on traits of the victim.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Supporters of law enforcement gathered at City Hall in Salt Lake City for a rally in support of police on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

Law charging woman with hate crime after she stomped on a ‘Back the Blue’ sign could be unconstitutional, law professor says

The statute allows upgraded charges for ‘intimidation,’ not crimes based on traits of the victim.

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