Hate crimes against people of Asian descent rose by 76% in 2020, according to newly republished data by the FBI.
In total, there were 8,052 single-bias incidents -- crimes motivated by one type of bias -- involving 11,126 victims. Comparatively, there were 7,103 single-bias incidents involving 8,552 victims in 2019.
This March 20, 2021, file photo shows people holding signs as they march during a rally to support Stop Asian Hate at the Logan Square Monument in Chicago. "Because a hate crime is defined as a violent or property crime with a bias motivation, that crime could be categorized a number of different ways," he explained."We would like the public to reach out to us if they believe that they are a victim of a hate crime. It's not for the public to make that determination; we will work with our state and local partners and help determine how best to investigate that.
Greenberg said that while they don't discuss the number of cases they are currently investigating, leaders at the FBI"have brought a renewed focus to enforcing the civil rights program consistently across all our offices, and we have seen the number of cases rise in the last year."This March 20, 2021, file photo shows people holding signs as they attend a rally to support Stop Asian Hate at the Logan Square Monument in Chicago.
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