'Blue Lives Matter': Louisiana Hate Crimes Bill to Protect First Responders

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Police, firefighters and other first responders may become members of a protected class under the Louisiana hate crimes bill.

This 'Blue Lives Matter' poster was placed on a brick wall near the site where New York City police officers Wejian Liu and Rafael Ramos were shot and killed at point-blank range in their patrol car in December 2010.Pacific Press / LightRocket via Getty Images

May 23, 2016, 10:03 AM EDT / Updated May 23, 2016, 10:03 AM EDT

By Mashaun D. Simon

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Louisiana's 'Blue Lives Matter' Bill Aims to Protect First Responders

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