Amends statute that criminalizes display of symbols, objects, or graffiti exposing another to threats of violence to specifically include noose, burning cross, or other symbol of hate.
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This bill amends New Jersey law to specifically criminalize the display of certain symbols, objects, or graffiti that incite fear of violence. It expands the existing statute to include symbols like nooses, burning crosses, and other hate symbols, such as those associated with white supremacy or Nazi ideology. The changes apply to both placing these symbols on private property and defacing property used for specific purposes like religious or educational institutions.
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