The Whole Truth With Jill Rosensweig

In the aftermath of the Poway Synagogue shooting, Ms. Rosensweig explains the hate crime laws in the United States.  What makes a crime a "hate crime"?  Why is it important for a crime to be designated a hate crime? And, is the same crime labeled a hate crime in different parts of the U.S.? Also, how do the federal laws work when it comes to hate crimes?  All of this is broken down in today's episode, which seeks to shed light on the holes that exist in the hate crime laws, especially in certain parts of the United States.   Please click on this chart to see which hate crime laws are in place in your state and compare those laws against the hate crime laws that exist in other parts of the country.