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Illinois To Ban 'Gay Panic Defense' In New Year

People celebrate the 48th annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade in June in Chicago. Activists say they hope the Illinois law banning the "gay panic" defense will lead to similar measures in other states. (AFP/Getty Images)
People celebrate the 48th annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade in June in Chicago. Activists say they hope the Illinois law banning the "gay panic" defense will lead to similar measures in other states. (AFP/Getty Images)

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