Tag: COVID19 Hate Crimes Act

Asian-American Hate Crime Bill Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support

Asian-American Hate Crime Bill Passes Senate with Bipartisan Support

The Senate passed legislation on Thursday that will “more forcefully investigate hate crimes, particularly those against Asian Americans.” The bill, officially titled the “COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act,” was introduced last month in response to the significant rise in violence against Asians that has been observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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