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'Blue Lives Matter': Louisiana Hate Crimes Bill to Protect First Responders

Police, firefighters and other first responders may become members of a protected class under the Louisiana hate crimes bill.
This 'Blue Lives Matter' poster was placed on a brick wall near the site where New York City police officers Wejian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot and killed at point-blank range in their patrol car in December 2010.
This 'Blue Lives Matter' poster was placed on a brick wall near the site where New York City police officers Wejian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot and killed at point-blank range in their patrol car in December 2010.Pacific Press / LightRocket via Getty Images
By Mashaun D. Simon
Mashaun D. Simon