President Biden Signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

The video discusses the rise in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community since the pandemic. It highlights the call to action by the president and vice president to combat this issue. The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act is introduced to expedite Justice Department reviews and improve data collection on hate crimes. Additionally, local law enforcement will receive grants to enhance their investigations of bias-driven incidents.

What has been the trend in crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community since the pandemic began?

• They have been eradicated.

• They have increased dramatically.

• They have remained the same.

• They have decreased significantly.

What is often the response to hate that hides in plain sight?

• It is immediately addressed.

• It is often met with silence.

• It is met with loud protests.

• It is celebrated.

What significant action is being taken to combat hate, as mentioned in the second section?

• Ignoring the issue.

• Taking a stand against hate.

• Encouraging more silence.

• Promoting hate.

What is one of the main purposes of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act?

• To eliminate the need for data collection.

• To provide more guidance on collecting and reporting data on hate crimes.

• To slow down the Justice Department reviews.

• To reduce the number of law enforcement agencies.

How will local law enforcement agencies benefit from the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act?

• They will receive no support.

• They will be disbanded.

• They will lose funding.

• They will receive grants to improve investigations.