This is VANCOLOUR – Kyla’s Court: Is the “Elon salute” a hate crime?

Did the anti-immigrant protest in St. Albert, Alberta last month constitutes a “hate crime”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) to explain what is – and isn’t – a “hate crime”, legally speaking. And, it’s complicated.

“…in order for it to be a hate-crime, there has to be a crime committed. But if you were threatening someone or intimidating them while doing that salute, then that could potentially be classified as a hate-crime.”

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