New Michigan Hate Speech Bill Would Make It A Felony To Make Someone 'Feel' Threatened
A new hate speech bill will make it a crime to cause someone to "feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened."
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A new hate speech bill will make it a crime to cause someone to "feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened."
The Michigan State Legislature is pushing forward a new “Hate Speech” bill that threatens anyone who speaks the truth on a variety of controversial and inherently offensive topics. The proposed legislation, HB 4474, does more than threaten the First Amendment and the free speech rights of Americans. The proposed legislation amends the state’s Ethnic Intimidation […]
A bill proposed by Michigan Democrat Noah Arbit would penalize hate speech that makes a victim feel "threatened."
The updates to the bill would make it illegal to target protected classes such as religion or cultural properties. Sponsoring this bill is State Representative Noah Arbit.
Democrats say the update to 1988 law is overdue. Republicans contend it criminalizes free speech.