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Jonathan Franklin

New FBI data show reported hate crimes in the U.S. jumped in 2021

The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022. The number of hate crimes in the U.S. jumped again in 2021, continuing an alarming rise, according to FBI data released Monday, March 13, 2023. Most victims were targeted due to race or ethnicity, followed by sexual orientation and religion. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)

Hate crimes reported in the United States increased nearly 12% in 2021 from the previous year, according to newly updated data from the FBI.

In an updated report released Monday by the FBI, the bureau noted that 12,411 individuals were reportedly victims of hate crimes in the year 2021 — with close to 65% of whom were reportedly targeted because of their race or ethnicity.

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