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…1998 INTRIGUE that crossed state lines — thus justify- ing federal intervention. "It removes what we consider overly restrictive obstacles to federal involve- ment in hate crimes cases," said Michael Lieberman, Washington counsel for the Anti-Defamation League, a group that has made the proposed law a top priority. The measure also extends existing statutes to cover hate crimes based on the victim's gender, sexual orientation or disability, w...…

















































