South Carolina
First US federal hate crime conviction for gender identity in SC
South Carolina hosts first US federal hate crime conviction for gender identity, highlighted by FBI during Pride events to stress the importance of protective laws.
South Carolina is one of the only two states that have not enacted statewide hate crime legislation.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is one of the only two states that has not enacted statewide hate crime legislation. Because of this, officials from ... [1652 chars]