House Passes Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Bill Making Lynching A Federal Hate Crime

BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed my Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct by a vote of 422–3!

This bill will ensure that the full force of the federal government is ALWAYS brought to bear on individuals who commit the monstrous act of lynching.

Now, on to the Senate! pic.twitter.com/VEbSuUBhNA

— Bobby L. Rush (@RepBobbyRush) March 1, 2022

120 – years and over 200 attempts. Pass the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act Now!!!!! Thanks @RepBobbyRush✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾#JusticeforEmmetttill

— Keith Beauchamp (@KeithBeauchamp) February 28, 2022

Three Republicans voted against the Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act tonight

Andrew Clyde, Thomas Massie, Chip Roy pic.twitter.com/9xdQygwGS7

— Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris) March 1, 2022