Justice Department Planning A Harsher Crackdown On Anti-Semitic Crimes

Attorney General William Barr expressed concern over the rise in violence against Jewish people and announced that the federal government will increase prosecution of hate crimes. He highlighted the inconsistency in state laws regarding hate crimes, noting that some states lack such laws entirely. Barr emphasized the importance of federal involvement and announced initiatives to improve reporting of hate crimes by Jewish communities. The Anti Defamation League reported a rise in hate crimes against Jews since 2013, with over 30 incidents recorded in 2020.

What did Attorney General William Barr express concern about?

• The decline in educational standards

• The increase in traffic accidents

• The rise in violence against Jewish people

• The rise in unemployment rates

Which states do not have hate crime laws according to the transcript?

• Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona

• Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana

• Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Wyoming

• California, Texas, Florida, and New York

Why does Barr believe federal involvement is important in hate crime cases?

• To reduce federal spending

• To improve international relations

• To show zero tolerance and plant its flag

• To increase local government power

Since when have hate crimes against Jews been on the rise according to the Anti-Defamation League?

• Since 2010

• Since 2013

• Since 2015

• Since 2018

How many incidents of hate crimes against Jews have been recorded in 2020 so far?

• Over 40 incidents

• Over 30 incidents

• Over 20 incidents

• Over 10 incidents