Florence City Council unanimously approved a hate crime ordinance, enhancing penalties for hate-motivated crimes.
Florence City Council unanimously approves hate crime ordinance, enhancing penalties for crimes motivated by hate. The measure comes in response to a recent rise in racist incidents and reflects community concerns about unpunished hate crimes. South Carolina is one of two states without a statewide hate crime law, which allows local governments to impose their own ordinances and penalties.
March 18, 2024
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