(CNN) The state of New York will no longer sell or display anything considered a "symbol of hate," including the Confederate flag, according to a bill just signed into law. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill , which goes into effect immediately, on Tuesday. "The term 'symbols of hate' shall include, but not be limited to, symbols of White supremacy, neo-Nazi ideology or the battle flag of the Confederacy," it continues. Regardless, it has become popular among White supremacist groups and is considered a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League. In his approval memorandum, Cuomo highlighted growing attitudes of intolerance and hate as a reason for the bill.

Source: CNN December 17, 2020 22:18 UTC