Legislation To Make Lynching A Federal Crime Clears Historic Hurdle In Congress
On Wednesday, the Senate approved legislation that, if enacted, would make lynching a federal crime for the first time in U.S. history.
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African-American Senators Introduce Anti-Lynching Bill
After 100 years of unsuccessful legislative efforts Sens. Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Tim Scott hope to finally make lynching a federal crime.