Anti-Asian Hate
Reports: Violence Against Asian Americans
FBI Hate Crime Data Reveals Persistent Threats to Asian Americans Amid Escalating Anti-Immigrant Climate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC today responded to the release of the FBI's 2025 Hate Crime Statistics report, warning that while the data continues to document serious threats facing Asian American communities, the statistics likely represent only a fraction of the bias incidents, harassment, intimidation, and violence experienced across the country.
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A broad coalition of civil rights, faith, and community partners issue this open letter in response to the alarming rise in targeted attacks against South Asian communities in a climate shaped by dangerous and irresponsible government actions and rhetoric that stokes hate and attempts to legitimize discrimination.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Announce Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC finalized the organization’s first collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
The agreement includes meaningful investments in employee compensation and benefits, expanded leave and wellness provisions, and clearer pathways for professional development and advancement.
Written Statement For the Record of the Hearing on “The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate, Part II”
The following is a statement for the record in response to the hearing titled “The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate, Part II”.
As a national organization committed to advancing civil and human rights for Asian Americans and other underserved communities, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC strongly opposes efforts to politicize our government as a weapon against civil rights and permit violent hate groups to flourish.
Read our statement here.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Condemns Deadly Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, two gunmen motivated by hate attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, a mosque and school in San Diego, CA, killing three people.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a national affiliation of four independent civil rights organizations, issues the following statement:
2025 FBI Hate Crime Data Reveals Threats to Asian American Communities
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WASHINGTON – Preliminary hate crime data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 2025 shows a decline in overall reported incidents nationwide, but the data reflects persistent and concerning threats against Asian Americans, faith communities, Latinos, and those perceived to be immigrants. These preliminary toplines identify ongoing risks, sharp increases targeting specific communities despite widespread underreporting driven by fear, language barriers, and inconsistent law enforcement reporting.