To the Editor:Re “Hate Crimes at Highest Since 2008, F.B.I. Reports” (news article, Nov. 17):For nearly three decades, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s reporting on hate crimes statistics has consistently provided the most comprehensive snapshot available of bias-motivated criminal activity in the United States. Still, it remains clear that the agency’s yearly statistics understate the true number of hate crimes committed in our country. At a time of rising hate in the United States, Congress must act swiftly on the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer National Opposition to Hate, Assault and Threats to Equality Act of 2019 (“No Hate” Act), a bill named for two recent victims of hate crimes. With the best data in hand we can work to identify and counter the sources of hate crimes and provide better assistance to victims.

Source: New York Times November 22, 2020 16:52 UTC