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Editorial
July 23, 1949
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
An editorial criticizes the National Sheriffs' Association for opposing Senator Homer Ferguson's anti-lynching bill, which penalizes sheriffs failing to protect prisoners. It calls for sheriffs to resign if unwilling to enforce laws and urges public support for the bill.
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Sheriff: Oppose Anti-Lynch Bill
Not long ago the members of the National Sheriffs' Association held a convention in Detroit. While here they passed a resolution opposing the anti-lynching bill now before the U. S. Senate.
The measure, sponsored by Senator Homer Ferguson (R) Mich., provides a $5,000 fine and five years in prison for sheriffs who fail to protect a prisoner from a lynching mob.
This act by elective officials is a disgrace to the American people. We wonder how our local Wayne County Sheriff and others in Michigan voted on the resolution. If any of these representatives of law and order do not want to enforce the law and protect their prisoners they should resign from office. Lynching is a blot on American justice and should be outlawed from the American scene.
Show these small public officials who voted for the resolution that you do not agree with them by writing to your representatives in Congress and urge that they pass the Ferguson Anti-Lynching bill.
Not long ago the members of the National Sheriffs' Association held a convention in Detroit. While here they passed a resolution opposing the anti-lynching bill now before the U. S. Senate.
The measure, sponsored by Senator Homer Ferguson (R) Mich., provides a $5,000 fine and five years in prison for sheriffs who fail to protect a prisoner from a lynching mob.
This act by elective officials is a disgrace to the American people. We wonder how our local Wayne County Sheriff and others in Michigan voted on the resolution. If any of these representatives of law and order do not want to enforce the law and protect their prisoners they should resign from office. Lynching is a blot on American justice and should be outlawed from the American scene.
Show these small public officials who voted for the resolution that you do not agree with them by writing to your representatives in Congress and urge that they pass the Ferguson Anti-Lynching bill.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Anti Lynching Bill
Sheriffs Opposition
Ferguson Bill
Lynching
Law Enforcement
Civil Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
National Sheriffs' Association
Senator Homer Ferguson
Wayne County Sheriff
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Anti Lynching Bill By Sheriffs
Stance / Tone
Strongly Supportive Of Anti Lynching Bill And Critical Of Sheriffs
Key Figures
National Sheriffs' Association
Senator Homer Ferguson
Wayne County Sheriff
Key Arguments
Sheriffs' Opposition To Anti Lynching Bill Is A Disgrace
Sheriffs Must Protect Prisoners Or Resign
Lynching Is A Blot On American Justice
Public Should Urge Congress To Pass The Ferguson Bill