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Proposed ‘Hate Speech’ Law in Michigan Threatens First Amendment Rights, Conservatives Warn

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Proposed ‘Hate Speech’ Law in Michigan Threatens First Amendment Rights, Conservatives Warn
Attorney General Dana Nessel. Office of the Attorney General of Michigan
Steven Kovac
By Steven Kovac
6/20/2023Updated: 6/20/2023
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A bill moving through the Democrat-controlled Michigan State Legislature would make it easier for prosecutors to bring felonious “hate crime” charges against dissident speech.

The possible implications for preachers, school administrators, teachers, parents, politicians, and citizen activists have alarmed conservatives concerned about the effect the bill may have on free speech.

Steven Kovac
Steven Kovac
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Steven Kovac reports for The Epoch Times from Michigan. He is a general news reporter who has covered topics related to rising consumer prices to election security issues. He can be reached at [email protected]
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