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Condemning bigotry and violence against Sikh Americans in the wake of terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Introduced: October 4, 2001
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Became law
Nov 27, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct 4, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 4, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that, in the quest to identify, locate, and bring to justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, including Sikh-Americans, should be protected.
Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any Americans, including Sikh-Americans.
Calls upon local and Federal law enforcement authorities to: (1) work to prevent hate crimes against all Americans; and (2) prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all those who commit hate crimes.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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