Rep. Morelle Takes Action to Combat Disturbing Rise in Hate Crimes Against AAPI Community
May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, critically important legislation to combat the alarming rise of hate, violence, and discrimination the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has faced throughout the pandemic.
"Over the past year, we have witnessed a disturbing rise in violence and discrimination against AAPI Americans that undermin . . .
Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, critically important legislation to combat the alarming rise of hate, violence, and discrimination the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has faced throughout the pandemic.
"Over the past year, we have witnessed a disturbing rise in violence and discrimination against AAPI Americans that undermin . . .