HR 8651
To acknowledge the crime of lynching, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to formally recognize lynching as a federal crime by adding a specific section to existing criminal law. It establishes a new criminal penalty for those who commit acts of violence – including hate crimes – that result in death and are done with one or more other people. The bill also prevents individuals from being prosecuted twice for the same actions related to lynching. Ultimately, the goal is to address the historical injustice of lynching and provide a legal framework for prosecuting these crimes.
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Justin Amash
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