The House has already passed an anti-lynching legislation, which is awaiting approval in the Senate. But on Wednesday, Paul told reporters he has concerns about the bill, which he said might allow more minor altercations to be punishable as lynchings.
ABC News reached out to Paul's office for clarification and was pointed in the direction of a statement about Paul's proposed amendment to the legislation."The bill as written would allow altercations resulting in a cut, abrasion, bruise, or any other injury, no matter how temporary, to be subject to a 10-year penalty," the statement read.
MORE: Defense secretary reverses order, keeps soldiers in DC area after opposing Insurrection Act for George Floyd protests, calling for accountability in his 'murder' If the House bill passed, it is possible that those who commit these types of violations -- which are not necessarily life-threatening -- could potentially face the harsher punishment of up to 10 years in prison if the violation was done in conspiracy with a group and deemed a lynching.
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RandPaul's Racist ATTITUDE is EXACTLY WHY PROTESTERS Are MATCHING in the STREETS RIGHT NOW!
W. T. A. F.
Then let's change that, and see what arguments will justify it to stay and from whom.
Just like Trump: Look at me, look at me. I hope he is up for reelection.
Hmm, wonder if it happened to a family member what would happen?
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