Robin Toma, Executive Director of the HRC, expressed his shock at the spike in hate crimes but noted it reflects greater success in encouraging reporting.
The 2023 report indicated a disturbing increase in hate crimes, with 1,350 documented incidents, up from 930 the previous year, highlighting serious societal issues.
The report found that almost half of the hate crimes in LA County were motivated by race, ethnicity, or national origin, indicating deep-seated societal tensions.
A significant rise was noted in gender-motivated crimes, notably a 142% surge in anti-transgender incidents, signifying increasing violence against marginalized groups.
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