In 2023, there were 401 reported gender identity-based hate crimes, with 146 specifically targeting individuals who were gender non-conforming, signaling a growing threat to marginalized communities.
The Human Rights Campaign states that anti-LGBTQ+ politicians are exacerbating the rising violence, which stands in stark contrast to overall decreasing violent crime trends.
Despite an overall 2% increase in hate crimes, the reported incidents targeting the LGBTQ+ community have surged, with over 2,402 sexual orientation-based hate crimes reported in 2023.
Reports suggest a significant undercount of hate crimes by police departments, impacted by biases and the lack of trust from queer communities towards law enforcement.
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