TMLC challenges hate crimes law

[Ed Brayton]

The Thomas More Law Center has filed suit against Eric Holder (why?) in a
challenge to the hate crimes bill passed by Congress late last year, arguing
that the law violates their religious freedom. You can see the complaint
here:

 

http://www.thomasmore.org/downloads/sb_thomasmore/Complaint-HateCrimes2010.p
df

 

As with their lawsuit against AIG over sharia-compliant insurance plans, the
complaint appears to be little more than a recitation of political rhetoric
rather than serious legal arguments. I don't see even a passing attempt at
establishing standing, since none of the plaintiffs have ever been charged
under the law being challenged. I can't imagine this survives a motion to
dismiss.

 

Ed Brayton

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