1. Home
  2. / Emmett Till
  3. / What law, named after Emmett Till, makes lynching a federal hate crime?

What law, named after Emmett Till, makes lynching a federal hate crime?

  • Emmett Till Antilynching Act

  • Civil Rights Act

  • Voting Rights Act

  • Fair Housing Act

Answer

The Emmett Till Antilynching Act is an American law that makes lynching a federal hate crime. It was signed into law on March 29, 2022, by President Joe Biden.
Unraveling the Emmett Till Tragedy: How Well Do You Know the Story Behind the Spark of the Civil Rights Movement?

Unraveling the Emmett Till Tragedy: How Well Do You Know the Story Behind the Spark of the Civil Rights Movement?

Take the Emmett Till Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox