How was the increase in hate crimes in the US handled in 2021?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

In an unfortunate reality, the United States has seen an increase in hate crimes in recent years. According to the FBI Crime Statistics report of 2020, hate crimes rose nearly 6% from 2019 to 2020. The majority of these hate crimes were motivated by race, ethnicity, and gender.

In 2021, the US government has taken steps to address this alarming trend. President Joe Biden signed into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which aims to address the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic. The act provides resources to law enforcement agencies to better track and investigate hate crimes, and works to raise public awareness of the issue.

Additionally, the Biden administration has increased funding for programs that seek to promote community inclusion and combat hate crimes. The Department of Justice has also prioritized investigating and prosecuting hate crime cases.

While progress is being made, there is still much work to be done to create a society free of discrimination and violence. It is up to all of us to speak out against hate and intolerance, and work towards a more inclusive and accepting future.