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Senate Resolution Condemning Hate Crimes and Discrimination Against Palestinian-Americans.

The U.S. Senate officially honored the memory of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, murdered in a hate crime motivated by his Palestinian-Muslim identity. This resolution serves as a strong, public commitment by the government to zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab discrimination. For citizens, this confirms that authorities are committed to protecting their safety and rights, regardless of ethnic origin or religion.
Key points
Official recognition by the U.S. Senate that hate crimes are unacceptable and represent a loss to the entire nation.
Public officials and media are called upon to avoid hateful and dehumanizing rhetoric in public discourse.
Confirmation that the United States maintains zero tolerance for all forms of religious or ethnic discrimination and hate crimes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_506
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]