More than 50 members of Congress

“The series of deaths raise significant suspicion of foul play given the role of lynching in our nation's history,”

More than 50 members of Congress · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12

A letter sent by more than 50 members of Congress to the FBI and justice department stated that the series of deaths raised significant suspicion of foul play.

“extremely alarmed by reports of black people found hanging from trees in numerous states”

More than 50 members of Congress · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12

More than 50 members of Congress sent a letter to the FBI and justice department calling for an independent investigation into deaths of black Americans found hanging from trees.