Louisiana's 'Blue Lives Matter' Law Makes It A Hate Crime To Target Police

An intentional attack on a police officer can now be prosecuted as a hate crime in Louisiana. Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards signed the so-called “blue lives matter” bill into law on Thursday. It makes Louisiana the first state in the nation to include police and other emergency responders under its hate crime laws, which usually protect people based on race, gender or religion.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Associated Press reporter Megan Trimble about the law.

Guest

• Megan Trimble, reporter for the Associated Press in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She tweets @MeganRegina.

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