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Florida Man Sentenced for Racially Motivated Attacks on Two Black Women

April 25, 2024

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U.S. Attorney’s Office for Northern District of Georgia Hosts HBCU Regional Forum

April 23, 2024

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Texas Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Sending Antisemitic Death Threats

April 23, 2024

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New Jersey Man Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Breaking into Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University and Destroying Property

April 22, 2024

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Find hate crimes news, DOJ offices, resources, and hate crimes case examples in each state. 

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Addressing Hate Targeting Jewish, Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian Communities

This page aims to raise awareness and provide resources addressing the rise of antisemitic, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim hate in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. 

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Supporting Victims Through Community-Focused Engagement

This year’s NCVRW theme is “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.” This theme underscores the importance of our individual and collective responsibilities to empower victims through relevant and impactful support services.

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Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Action to Address Alarming Rise of Reported Antisemitic and Islamophobic Events at Schools and on College Campuses

This fact sheet highlights new federal actions and resources to address the alarming rise of reported antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents at schools and on college campuses since October 7.

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United Against Hate Community Outreach and Engagement Program 2022–2023

This document outlines the milestones of the United Against Hate program, established by Attorney General Garland's March 2021 directive to boost efforts to fight hate crimes and hate incidents.

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Fact Sheet: Justice Department Efforts to Combat Hate Crimes

This fact sheet outlines the Attorney General's directives that DOJ has implemented to increase resources to combat hate crimes through federal law enforcement action and to enhance training, support and outreach to state and local partners.

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Addressing Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Learn about the DOJ's work to combat anti-AANHPI hate crimes.

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