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Hate Crimes

News, Events, and Spotlights

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Read the press releases, Spotlight articles, and upcoming events listings on this page for the latest information about DOJ's efforts to address hate crimes.

News & Events
Former Orange County Resident Linked to White Supremacist Group Pleads Guilty to Plotting and Engaging in Violence at Political Rallies

September 13, 2024

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United States Attorney’s Office for Southern District of Iowa Hosts United Against Hate Event in Marshalltown

September 12, 2024

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Readout of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division’s Meeting with Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian and Hindu Community Stakeholders

September 11, 2024

Press Release
Leaders of Transnational Terrorist Group Charged with Soliciting Hate Crimes, Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials, and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists

September 9, 2024

Press Release

Hate Crimes Spotlight

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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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Celebrating Pride Month: Our Commitment to LGBTQI+ Communities

This June, the U.S. Department of Justice proudly honors the resilience, courage, and contributions of LGBTQI+ individuals across the nation, and affirms our unwavering commitment to supporting the rights of LGBTQI+ people to live openly and proudly.

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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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Encouraging Reporting and Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes and Incidents: State-Run Hotlines

The Department of Justice awarded the state of California over a million dollars to expand community awareness of a statewide non-emergency hotline for victims of hate incidents and crimes launched in May 2023. The Department also funded hotlines in two more states. Why are hotlines necessary? How do they help people targeted for hate? 

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