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Rockland officials call for federal laws to limit hate speech on social media

In the wake of a growing number of hate crimes in Rockland County, human rights leaders are now calling for federal laws that would limit hate speech on social media.

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Rockland officials call for federal laws to limit hate speech on social media

In the wake of a growing number of hate crimes in Rockland County, human rights leaders are now calling for federal laws that would limit hate speech on social media.

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