James was murdered and hate crime was the root of it all. After justice being served, his murder would change the laws forever in Texas. Find out more now.

Murder of James Byrd Jr. - Wikipedia

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Texas Executes White Supremacist for 1998 Dragging Death of James Byrd Jr. - The New York Times (nytimes.com)