Burning Crosses, Hangman's Nooses, and the Like : State Statutes That Proscribe the Use of Symbols of Fear and Violence with the Intent to Threaten.

Discusses State laws that proscribe the display of symbols of fear and violence, such as burning crosses and hangman's nooses, when used with the intent to threaten. Covers general prohibitions related to coercion, terroristic threats, harassment, and civil rights; and considers First Amendment...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2007.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Civil rights. Freedom of speech. Race discrimination. Electronic books.
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Summary:	Discusses State laws that proscribe the display of symbols of fear and violence, such as burning crosses and hangman's nooses, when used with the intent to threaten. Covers general prohibitions related to coercion, terroristic threats, harassment, and civil rights; and considers First Amendment issues related to context and intent of the display of such symbols.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.