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“The number of hate crimes reported in the US increased by 17 percent in 2017, with a particular surge in reports of anti-Jewish incidents, according to a new report from the FBI.
Most major categories of hate crimes — whether motivated by race or ancestry, religion, or sexual orientation — were reported at higher rates in 2017 than in 2016. Reported anti-Jewish crimes rose by more than 37 percent, perhaps pointing to an increase in anti-Semitism, which has gotten more and more attention after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Reported anti–Hispanic and Latino crimes also rose by more than 24 percent, and anti–American Indian or Alaska Native crimes rose by nearly 63 percent — although the number of incidents in these categories was still overall far lower than, for example, anti-black and anti-Jewish incidents.”
– Vox, FBI: reported hate crimes increased by 17 percent in 2017.
“In regards to anti-religious hate crimes, those against Muslims decreased by about 10 percent, while those against Jews rose 37 percent. The latter figure is particularly notable as it was revealed just weeks after anti-Semitic gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing 11 people.
“I am particularly troubled by the increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes—which were already the most common religious hate crimes in the United States—that is well documented in this report,” acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker told CNN. “The American people can be assured that this Department has already taken significant and aggressive actions against these crimes and that we will vigorously and effectively defend their rights.”
The report marks the FBI’s first calculation of hate crimes under Donald Trump’s presidency. POTUS has faced continuous criticism for emboldening hate groups through racist, xenophobic rhetoric and his reluctance to disavow the white supremacists among his supporters.”
– Complex, FBI: Reported Hate Crimes Increased by 17 Percent in 2017.
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