Hate Crimes
Hate Crimes
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on Verdict in Hate Crimes Trial for Killing of Ahmaud Arbery “The defendants’ actions—and the racism that fueled them—have inflicted enduring trauma on Mr. Arbery’s family, his friends, his community and communities across the nation,” AG Garland said. |
What is a hate crime?
In the simplest terms, a hate crime must include both “hate” and a "crime."
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NEWS FEED
May 20, 2022
Justice Department Announces New Initiatives to Address and Prevent Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
May 18, 2022
Georgia Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes and Firearms Offenses
May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022
“Protecting Houses of Worship” Safety Training Series Underway in the Middle District of Georgia
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Combating hate crimes is one of the Department of Justice’s highest priorities. In this effort to
fight bias and hate, the DOJ created this website as a centralized portal for all its hate
crimes resources for law enforcement, media, researchers, victims, advocacy groups,
and other interested organizations and individuals. Use these resources to learn more about
hate crimes, encourage hate crime reporting, and make America safer for all.