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President Biden signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law, the culmination of more than a century of efforts to designate lynching as a federal hate crime.
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Over the last month, several antisemitic and racist incidents have taken place in Austin. KUT spoke with the Anti-Defamation League and a free speech expert about what people can do when they encounter these incidents.
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A Texas State University student faces a federal charge of arson in connection with the fire at Congregation Beth Israel last month. If convicted, he could go to prison for 20 years.
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Franklin Barrett Sechriest was charged with arson with intent to damage a place of worship, a first-degree felony.
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Investigators say the suspect was seen with a gas can outside the synagogue Sunday night.
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Austin's elected officials and faith leaders say the recent surge in antisemitic incidents is worrisome.
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A new report from American Jewish Committee also found that, out of fear of antisemitism, 39% of American Jews changed their behavior, such as by not wearing items that would identify them as Jewish.
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The legislation, which had near-unanimous support from the Senate, now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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The Senate passed new legislation to address a spike in hate crimes and violence targeted at the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Josh Hawley was the only senator to vote against it.
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From Salt Lake City to New York to Atlanta, thousands gathered to remember the victims of Tuesday's shootings and to cry out against anti-Asian racism.