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.

3/22/2024, 8:08 AM

This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected.

Bill 118 SRES 589 is a resolution that aims to honor Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically murdered in Illinois as a victim of a hate crime due to his Palestinian-Muslim identity. The resolution seeks to recognize the life and memory of Wadee Alfayoumi and condemn the senseless act of violence that took his life.

The resolution highlights the importance of standing against hate crimes and discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. It calls for justice for Wadee Alfayoumi and his family, as well as for increased efforts to combat hate crimes and promote tolerance and understanding in our communities.

Overall, Bill 118 SRES 589 serves as a reminder of the need to address and prevent hate crimes, and to honor the memory of those who have been unjustly targeted because of their identity.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 589
Introduced on
2024-03-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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3/14/2024
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected.

Bill 118 SRES 589 is a resolution that aims to honor Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically murdered in Illinois as a victim of a hate crime due to his Palestinian-Muslim identity. The resolution seeks to recognize the life and memory of Wadee Alfayoumi and condemn the senseless act of violence that took his life.

The resolution highlights the importance of standing against hate crimes and discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. It calls for justice for Wadee Alfayoumi and his family, as well as for increased efforts to combat hate crimes and promote tolerance and understanding in our communities.

Overall, Bill 118 SRES 589 serves as a reminder of the need to address and prevent hate crimes, and to honor the memory of those who have been unjustly targeted because of their identity.
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Official Title as IntroducedA 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.
Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Bill Update Alert:  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.

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Latest Summary11/25/2024

This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and pea...

Latest Action3/14/2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.