The Killing of Demyan Hanul: The Rise and Fall of a Ukrainian Ultranationalist
As Ukraine continues its war effort, questions remain about whether the country can ever reconcile its internal divisions—or whether the policies of Hanul and his ideological allies have set Ukraine on a path of permanent conflict. If nothing else, his assassination is a stark reminder that the very forces he helped empower may eventually consume those who once led them.
American blacks are supposed to be a protected class under various Hate Crime laws already. The problem is how the laws are enforce.
Hate crime laws in the United States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_crime_laws_in_the_United_States
Hate crimes stats:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/hate-crime/2012/topic-pages/incidents-and-offenses/incidentsandoffenses_final
FOP wants cops covered under federal hate crimes legislation.
I understand. They want to be a protected class also (Enhancing punishments). However, they have other protections their job provides like qualified immunity. So, “in theory or in reality” they receive certain protections because of their work environment.