S.Res. 396 · 110th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2007-12-07
Latest action
2007-12-14 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.

Calls for: (1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and for the cooperation of all private entities and individuals with such investigations; and (2) vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.