After Ahmaud Arbery’s Killing, Georgia Governor Signs Hate Crimes Legislation

The death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while jogging in February, prompted renewed calls for Georgia to pass a hate crimes law. Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 426 on Friday, giving the state its first hate crime law in 16 years.

The killing of Ahmaud Arbery prompted calls for the state to pass a hate crimes law. Until Friday, Georgia had been one of just four states without one on the books.

(Image credit: Stephen B. Morton/AP)

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