Charlie Kirk’s murder prompts new hate crime bill

Charlie Kirk

Republican California Assemblywoman Laurie Davies introduced a bill to add political affiliation to the state’s hate crime classifications, telling the Daily Caller News Foundation she aims to “lower the political temperature.”

Political violence against high-profile figures has increased recently, notably hitting a new high in 2024 when President Donald Trump endured two assassination attempts during his campaign. Escalating further with the tragic murders of Turning Point...