HCONRES 457 · 108th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murders of James E. Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman.

Introduced 2004-06-18· Sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2004-06-28)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls on the Department of Justice to investigate the murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman (volunteers for "Freedom Summer," a project dedicated to helping African Americans in Mississippi earn equal rights) in 1964. Calls on Attorney General John Ashcroft to: (1) formally offer the Attorney General of Mississippi the Department's services to review the case file and serve as special prosecutor in a new trial; and (2) report to Congress the findings of the Department's investigation.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats