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.

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