H.R.221 - Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person because of that person's race, color, religion, or national origin. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person because of that person's race, color, religion, or national origin. as introduced.

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1/7/2011--Introduced.Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to two years on anyone who, with intent to harass or intimidate any person because of that person's race, religion, or national origin, displays a noose in public.

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04/05/12
Noose legislature | Switchtoseeds

Senator Kitchen recently introduced “Anti-Noose” legislation aiming to end this practice. H.R. 221: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 (GovTrack.us) Jan 7, 2011 … H.R. 221: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011. 112th Congress: 2011- ...

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04/04/12
Noose legislature | Switchtoseeds

Senator Kitchen recently introduced “Anti-Noose” legislation aiming to end this practice. H.R. 221: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 (GovTrack.us) Jan 7, 2011 … H.R. 221: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011. 112th Congress: 2011- ...

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04/04/12
Noose legislature | Switchtoseeds

Senator Kitchen recently introduced “Anti-Noose” legislation aiming to end this practice. H.R. 221: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 (GovTrack.us) Jan 7, 2011 … H.R. 221: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011. 112th Congress: 2011- ...

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