Question 4 • 2026_SUMMER 305_CR_2106010-M/J Civics B
The 2009 Hate Crimes Prevention Act expanded federal authority to investigate and prosecute certain hate crimes, including crimes motivated by a victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. It also provided federal support for hate-crime investigations and prosecutions. So the best choice is A, that it made certain hate crimes federal offenses with tougher penalties; it did not limit protection to LGBTQ+ victims or prevent states from acting.
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