Congress has given final approval to legislation that for the first time would make lynching a federal hate crime in the U.S.
WASHINGTON — Congress gave final approval Monday to legislation that for the first time would make in the U.S., sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law.
“After more than 200 failed attempts to outlaw lynching, Congress is finally succeeding in taking a long overdue action by passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
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