API Hate Crime Press Conference

This morning I spoke at a press conference, along with members of the API Legislative Caucus, about the growing number of hate crimes in California, particularly against Asian Americans during this COVID-19 pandemic.

I also spoke about my AB 557, which would enable the Attorney General's office to establish a hotline for Californians to report hate crimes they have experienced or witnessed. The hotline would provide a safe, anonymous place for people to report a hate crime, many of whom may face cultural or linguistic barriers or who may distrust authorities.