Hate Crimes
NYPD Creates Civilian Review Panel on Hate Crimes
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Facing a dramatic increase in hate crimes, the NYPD turns to a newly created civilian review panel to determine if a hate crime has occurred
Domestic Terrorism
Data Breach Reveals Police and Public Officials Donated to Extreme Right Groups
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A data breach at a Christian crowdfunding website has revealed that serving police officers and public officials have donated money to fundraisers for accused vigilante murderers, such as Kyle Rittenhouse, far-right activists, and fellow officers accused of shooting black Americans,
Domestic Terrorism
White Supremacy Has ‘Longstanding Affiliation’ with Police, Military
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According to Mike German, a former FBI undercover agent, the fact that police officers, public safety workers and military veterans were among those arrested after the insurrection at the Capitol January 6, was another illustration of the inroads made by white power advocates in mainstream U.S. society.
Hate Crimes
Lenient Punishments for Portland Rioters Could Affect Capitol Riot Cases
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As felony cases continue to be brought against participants in both the Portland and January 6 Capitol Riots, comparisons between the two could help both prosecutors and defense attorneys.
Race and Equity
GOP, Dems Rally Behind Measure to Address Asian-American Hate Crime
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A new bill seeking to address the ongoing violence against Asian Americans has received rare bipartisan support, but could still fall short when it comes time for a vote.
Hate Crimes
Arkansas Hate Crime Bill Called ‘Hate Crimes Lite’
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The proposed bill, expected to be signed soon by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, has been criticized for omitting specific references to race and gender identify as criteria for hate offenses, and for not providing true protection following a succession of new measures restricting the rights of transgender people.
Hate Crimes
NYPD Accused of Undercounting Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans
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An investigation by The Gothamist and WNYC has found that the New York Police Department has failed to accurately identify, track and communicate data about anti-Asian hate crimes — sowing confusion among victims and potentially hindering the department’s response to the crisis.
Guns
Some Asian Americans Seek Safety in Gun Ownership
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Facing a history of being ignored in the conversation surrounding racism and hate crimes, some members of the Asian-American community are taking up arms for self-defense.
Domestic Terrorism
Biden Administration Escalates Struggle Against Domestic Extremism
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Researchers say that the U.S. has been years behind European countries like Germany and Norway in understanding the threat of far-right extremism. Making up for lost ground, the Joe Biden administration has earmarked new resources and funding to what it calls the major domestic security threat facing the U.S.
Hate Crimes
Hate Crime Charges Filed Against Man Who Attacked Asian-American Woman
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New York authorities said Wednesday they have filed three felony hate-crime charges against 38-year-old Brandon Elliot in the brutal stomping of an elderly Asian American woman.