Fargo passes hate crime ordinance
The added charge for bias crimes would carry a penalty of $1,500 or 30 days in jail, which is the harshest punishment a city can impart. It would be attached to crimes of simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief. Written By: C.S. Hagen | ×
OneFargo organizer Wess Philome and Faith Shields-Dixon share their excitement after the Fargo City Commission hate crime ordinance vote at Fargo City Hall on Monday, June 28, 2021. David Samson / The Forum
FARGO City Commissioners passed a hate crime ordinance 3-2 Monday, June 28, that will provide additional penalties to crimes of bias, a move that some consider a bypass of the state legislature.
The only out state lawmaker, Joshua Boschee (pictured), was key to the effort to authorize a rule keeping licensed social workers from engaging in the practice.
FARGO, N.D. Efforts to adopt a statewide hate-crime bill stalled in the North Dakota Legislature this year, but there s some action at the local level. In a preliminary vote this week, the Fargo City Commission advanced a measure, which would make hate crimes a Class B misdemeanor. .