Virginia Muslim Legislator Moves to Make Islamaphobia a Crime, Even if Victim is Not Islamic
By: Shore News Network | Published: 2026-02-06 15:02:33 | Source: www.shorenewsnetwork.com
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Virginia Dem pushes Islamophobia crime bill as critics warn of speech impact
Richmond, Va. – A Democratic state senator introduced legislation this session that would formally define Islamophobia in Virginia law and tie it to assault and battery penalties, expanding how hate crimes are identified and reported across the state.
Senate Bill 624, introduced by Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim,…
