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23Legislators, Law Enforcement, MDCR, Civil Rights Groups Join together to Announce New 'Hate Crimes' Legislation
This afternoon Senator Hansen Clarke and Representative Paul Condino held a press conference at the Capitol to announce the Bias Motivated Crime Act; legislation intended to replace Michigan's currently enforced Ethnic Intimidation Act. Lansing Police Chief Mark Alley, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Brian Mackie, and Department of Civil Rights Director Linda V. Parker also spoke at the conference in support of the legislation. Representatives from more than a dozen community groups also attended the event.
15Michigan Civil Rights Commission Hosts Public Forum in Benton Harbor
On Monday, July 21, 2008, beginning at 4:00PM, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will host a general commission meeting, followed by a public forum at 5:30PM, at Benton Harbor High School, in the New Student Commons. The center is located at 870 Colfax Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.

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