New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has promised to crack down on hate crimes. That pledge could run headlong into her other promises to address “racial disparities.”

“Building on the Governor’s continued efforts to combat hate crimes, Governor Hochul will propose legislation to expand the list of offenses eligible for prosecution as hate crimes,” her office stated on January 9, announcing the administration’s priorities for the coming year.

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