New Jersey plans to tackle politically motivated violence

Rising political violence sparks an urgent call for action in NJ Jen Ursillo Published: September 11, 2025 President Donald Trump and Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk (AP)

🔴 A rise in politically motivated violence sparks NJ lawmaker to take action

🔴 The bill would classify such violence as a hate crime

🔴 The bill protects all citizens who wish to freely express their political opinion

With the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a Utah college campus and the trend of politically motivated violence across the country, one New Jersey lawmaker has introduced legislation that would classify such violence as a hate crime under New Jersey law.

The bill, introduced by state Sen. Douglas Steinhardt , R-Warren, would enhance penalties and manda