Congressional Black Caucus demands an investigation into HBCU bomb threats
Source: Scripps News
Posted 2:27 PM, Sep 12, 2025
Black lawmakers are calling for an investigation into a series of threats made against historically Black colleges and universities across the country.
The Congressional Black Caucus asked the Department of Justice and FBI to "swiftly" investigate the threats that disrupted campuses nationwide.
At least six HBCUs, including Alabama State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University, canceled classes and locked down campuses after receiving threats Thursday.
Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the caucus, called the threats "vile" and a "chilling reminder" of racism and extremism that continues to target Black communities.
Read more: https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crime/congressional-black-caucus-demands-an-investigation-into-hbcu-bomb-threats
Link to Congressional Black Caucus PRESS RELEASE - Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Threats Against HBCUs
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