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Hate Crimes

Welcome to the Department of Justice Hate Crimes Enforcement and Prevention Website

News & Events
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement Marking One Year Since Hamas’s October 7 Terrorist Attacks in Israel

October 4, 2024

U.S. Department of Justice Awards University of Colorado Nearly $2 Million Grant to Combat Hate Crimes

October 3, 2024

Justice Department Awards $4B to Support Community Safety

October 2, 2024

Former California Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder Two Jewish Men Leaving Los Angeles Synagogues Last Year

September 30, 2024

State Data

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

Hate Crimes State Specific Map
Featured Content
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COPS Office/IACP Hate Crime Investigations

This no-cost Community Oriented Policing Services Office training, developed with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, provides step-by-step methods for law enforcement personnel to conduct hate/bias crime investigations while ensuring accurate reporting and successful prosecution.

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CRS Announces Publication of New Guide for Navigating Campus Conflicts

As the new academic year approaches, the Justice Department’s Community Relations Service (CRS), in collaboration with the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and The Ohio State University’s Divided Community Project, is pleased to provide you with a brand-new publication: “Navigating Conflicts: A Guide for Campus Leaders and Public Safety Personnel.”

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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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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.