FBI data back to 2008 reveals increases in hate crimes against racial groups during presidential elections. All hate crimes have doubled since 2015.
Author: Claire Thornton, USA TODAY
Hate crimes will spike around the 2024 presidential election, civil rights group warns
FBI data back to 2008 reveals increases in hate crimes against racial groups during presidential elections. All hate crimes have doubled since 2015.
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