Almost all of the states that have passed penalty-enhancement laws provide for enhanced penalties if the victim was targeted because of their ______.
A) race, gender, or disability
B) race, ethnicity, or gender
C) race, religion, or ethnicity
D) race, sexual orientation, or national origin

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Most states with penalty-enhancement laws focus on race, religion, or ethnicity as the primary categories for enhanced penalties when a victim is targeted based on these characteristics.

Almost All of the States That Have Passed Penalty-Enhancement Laws