This Sept. 25, 2007 file photo shows Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., delivering opening remarks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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This Sept. 25, 2007 file photo shows Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., delivering opening remarks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Rush introduced the Emmett Till Anti Lynching Act in the House, where it passed in February, the same month that Ahmaud Arbery was killed while jogging in Georgia.
Rush, Georgia born, says the death of Emmett Till was the catalyst for his mother's decision to leave the South and for him to get involved in social justice work.
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On whether Ahmaud Arbery's death would qualify as a lynching under his legislation
I'm absolutely certain that Mr. Arbery's killing would fall within the total jurisdiction, description, purpose and spirit of the bill that passed the house.
