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News & Events
Mississippi Man Indicted for Federal Civil Rights and Arson Charges for Setting Fire to Mormon Church

March 19, 2025

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Warren Man Sentenced to Prison for Hate Crime of Defacing Predominantly Black Church

March 19, 2025

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Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism to Visit Leadership of Four Big Cities Rocked by Incidents of Antisemitism

March 13, 2025

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Colorado Springs Woman Pleads Guilty To Charge Related To Hate Crime Hoax

March 12, 2025

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State Data

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

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Featured Content
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Justice Department Announces Formation of Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism

Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order on Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism, the Justice Department announced February 3, 2025 the formation of a multi-agency Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism.

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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.

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Press Release: Justice Department Announces Results of Review and Evaluation of the Tulsa Race Massacre

The Justice Department issued a report on January 10, 2025 on the Tulsa Race Massacre.

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United Against Hate Community Outreach and Engagement Program

This document outlines milestones and provides examples of events from the United Against Hate program.

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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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Addressing Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

Learn about the DOJ's work to combat anti-AANHPI hate crimes.

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