This Senate resolution condemns a violent antisemitic attack that happened on June 1, 2025, at a peaceful march in Boulder organized by Run for Their Lives. The attack used a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails and injured men and women, including a Holocaust survivor. The resolution says authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism and a Federal hate crime. It notes a reported rise in antisemitic incidents in Colorado and across the country. The text thanks local responders, praises the Boulder community's resilience, and calls for continued vigilance and Federal resources to counter antisemitism. The resolution was introduced June 4, 2025, by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Status: In Progress.
The resolution expresses the Senate's condemnation of the attack and support for the survivors and their families. It calls for attention and resources to investigate hate crimes and to help affected communities. No publicly available information about any binding legal changes or specific funding created by this resolution.
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Supporters say the resolution condemns antisemitic violence, expresses solidarity with survivors, recognizes the resilience of the Boulder community, and urges vigilance and Federal resources to investigate hate crimes and support targeted communities. It also affirms support for freedom of speech and religion and states that hate and violence have no place in the country.
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