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The bill, which aims to curb a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic, was passed by both the House and Senate and signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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  • May 20, 2021

President Biden signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

The bill, which aims to curb a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic, was passed by both the House and Senate and signed into law by President Joe Biden.

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