[PapaBear3625]

While I wouldn't put it past them to try , in order to bring a federal civil rights action, the bad actor must be acting under color of state law.

No, 18 USC chapter 13 has several parts that do not involve government actors.

They might try 18 USC 249 and argue it's a hate crime, but that would be a stretch.

[infowarrior]

They might try 18 USC 249 and argue it's a hate crime, but that would be a stretch.

Given the evidence presented in the state case, I find it hard to believe a rational, impartial, federal jury could ever conclude so. A Federal 're-trial' of this case to achieve an opposite verdict would not be well received by the rational portion of this country, and should not be attempted...

the infowarrior

[Kansas58]

But in those areas not requiring “color of law” I do think some type of “class based animus” is required, right?

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“While I wouldn’t put it past them to try , in order to bring a federal civil rights action, the bad actor must be acting under color of state law.
No, 18 USC chapter 13 has several parts that do not involve government actors.

They might try 18 USC 249 and argue it’s a hate crime, but that would be a stretch.”