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Senate Condemns Hate Crimes and Discrimination Against Palestinian-Muslim Americans.

The US Senate passed a resolution honoring 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, who was murdered in a hate crime due to his Palestinian-Muslim identity. This document formally declares that the US has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab discrimination. For citizens, this reinforces the government's commitment to protecting all ethnic and religious groups from violence and hateful rhetoric.
Key points
Official declaration that the United States maintains zero tolerance for hate crimes and ethnic or religious discrimination.
Affirms the duty of elected officials and media to avoid dehumanizing rhetoric when informing the public.
Reaffirms the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and peaceful protest for all citizens.
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Print number: 118_SRES_589
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_589.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official declaration that the United States maintains zero tolerance for hate crimes and ethnic or religious discrimination.
  • Affirms the duty of elected officials and media to avoid dehumanizing rhetoric when informing the public.
  • Reaffirms the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and peaceful protest for all citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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