Skip to main content

Hate Crimes

Welcome to the Department of Justice Hate Crimes Enforcement and Prevention Website

News & Events
Six Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men

March 21, 2024

Readout of Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Trip to Atlanta

March 21, 2024

Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening and Harassing Interracial Couple and Obstructing Justice

March 20, 2024

U.S. Attorney’s Office for Middle District of Pennsylvania Meets With Faith Leaders to Promote the United Against Hate Initiative

March 20, 2024

State Data

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

Hate Crimes State Specific Map
Featured Content
U.S. DOJ seal image.
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 in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. 

CA v. Hate logo
Encouraging Reporting and Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes and Incidents: State-Run Hotlines

The Department of Justice awarded the state of California over a million dollars to expand community awareness of a statewide non-emergency hotline for victims of hate incidents and crimes launched in May 2023. The Department also funded hotlines in two more states. Why are hotlines necessary? How do they help people targeted for hate? 

A graphic of the White House building on a blue background
Photo Credit: whitehouse.gov
Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Action to Address Alarming Rise of Reported Antisemitic and Islamophobic Events at Schools and on College Campuses

This fact sheet highlights new federal actions and resources to address the alarming rise of reported antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents at schools and on college campuses since October 7.

U.S. DOJ seal image.
United Against Hate Community Outreach and Engagement Program 2022–2023

This document outlines the milestones of the United Against Hate program, established by Attorney General Garland's March 2021 directive to boost efforts to fight hate crimes and hate incidents.

U.S. DOJ seal image.
Fact Sheet: Justice Department Efforts to Combat Hate Crimes

This fact sheet outlines the Attorney General's directives that DOJ has implemented to increase resources to combat hate crimes through federal law enforcement action and to enhance training, support and outreach to state and local partners.

A woman holds a sign that reads, "Stop Asian Hate"
Photo Credit: Getty
Addressing Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

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