LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERRORISTIC THREATS AGAINST HBCUs

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

The violent threats made today against several Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the nation are despicable and yet another indication that the explosion of hateful extremism is out of control.

We stand with the students, faculty and communities that have had their peace and safety disrupted. I am thankful to local law enforcement for their swift response. The Department of Justice and FBI must thoroughly investigate any potential act of domestic terrorism, and not turn a blind eye when Black college students are apparently being viciously targeted.

These attempts to intimidate everyday Americans will not stand. We need leadership at this moment that brings the country together.