"Hate speech" is notoriously hard to define and is usually a subjective characterization of harsh words. Though the term is thrown around by people describing comments they don't like, it generally ...

A new definition of anti-Muslim hatred will not impinge on freedom of speech, the Communities Secretary has said. Steve Reed also said there should be a "greater expectation" for individuals arriving ...

A new definition of anti-Muslim hate will both protect people from “unacceptable prejudice, discrimination and hatred” and uphold the right to freedom of speech, the Communities Secretary has vowed.

New hate crimes legislation is part of an agreement Gov. Hochul reached with legislative leaders in negotiations over the state budget. Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to change that. In January, during ...