May 20, 2021

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Signed

Amid a surge of anti-Asian violence during the pandemic, President Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act-sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng and Sen. Mazie Hirono-to speed hate-crime review and reporting.

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npr.org npr.org/2021/05/20/998599775/biden-to-sign-the-covid-19-hate-crimes-bill-as-anti-asian-american-attacks-rise
pbs.org pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-delivers-remarks-and-signs-covid-19-hate-crimes-act