Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | June 28, 2019 - The American-Arab Anti- Discrimination commitee (ADC) expresses its support for the National Opposition to Hate, Assault, and Threats to Equality (NO HATE) Act (H.R.1566). Introduced by congressmen Pete Olson (R-TX) and Don Beyer (D-VA), the bill aims to raise the priority of hate crime cases, collect more comprehensive data, and open hate crime hotlines nationwide. The bill was introduced in memory of the tragic deaths of Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer, both victims of bigotry.
The rise in hate crimes in the United States means increased risk to minority groups. It is no coincidence that the number of hate crimes has risen since the 2016 presidential election. With a president whose main focus is to instill fear and hatred of minority groups, bigots have become more emboldened. We have all witnessed the vitriol targeted towards the Arab community. The ADC stands against all forms of hatred, and we will continue to advocate for those affected by hate crimes. The NO HATE Act is a stepping stone to healing the pain and hatred individuals face for their racial,religious, sexual, and ethnic identies. The legistlation would ensure that no hate crime is left unreported.
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