hate crimes
New Plaques in Detroit Commemorate Vincent Chin Case
A few days before Christmas, the Michigan State Bar and the city of Ferndale installed two plaques commemorating the case of the killing of Vincent Chin and the campaign that resulted. The State Bar's Legal Milestone Plaque, “From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry,” recognizes the legal changes that have come about because of the Vincent Chin case. These includes such practices as minimum sentencing guidelines, victim’s impact statements, and the importance of sentencing hearings.
AALDEF Intends Civil Rights Suit Against Philly Schools for Anti-Asian Violence
Press Release from Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
South Philly High Students Speak Out, Target Ed Staff
At a hearing at school district headquarters yesterday, Asian students testified to a long history of violence against them at South Philadelphia High School and the indifference of school personnel.
HATE BACKLASH Since Sept. 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
Arizona
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Violence against Asian Americans
There have been some cases of violence against Asian Americans recently. Some have been given notable media coverage, while others have not.
