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This bill requires the Hate Crimes Investigative Unit to respond to and investigate instances of transnational repression against state residents. Transnational repression is a complex issue where governments target individuals or communities living outside their home country, often through intimidation, harassment, or threats that cross international borders. By expanding the Hate Crimes Investigative Unit's responsibilities to include these types of cases, the bill aims to provide protection and support for residents who may be experiencing politically motivated persecution from foreign governments, even while living in this state. The bill amends title 29 of the general statutes to formally add this investigative mandate to the unit's existing functions, potentially offering a legal framework for addressing these sensitive and potentially dangerous situations faced by vulnerable populations.

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