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The AB law 57, signed the week by Governor Gavin Newsom, will enable law enforcement to better prevent, respond to, and document hate crimes , assured Woodland Hills Democratic Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel.
Chairman of the California Jewish Legislative Group, Gabriel is the author of the bill, which will implement specific recommendations of the state auditor to improve the performance of the authorities .
The measure passed with bipartisan support in both the California State Assembly and Senate.
“Recent violence against Asian-American communities and Jewish is unacceptable and demands a firm response from all levels of government, “said Assemblyman Gabriel.
” At this time, when so many in our is When everyone feels vulnerable, we must do more to protect those who are targets of hatred. Our legislation will significantly strengthen law enforcement training and coordination to ensure California is better prepared to address hate crimes and protect vulnerable communities. ”
Increase of hate crimes in vulnerable communities
AB law 57 arrives after a year of a dramatic increase in hate violence in the United States , leaving fear and concern among vulnerable communities.
Crime against Asian Americans in the largest cities in the United States increased by 164% During last year.
The Anti-Defamation League reported an increase in incidents against Jews in recent months , including violent attacks on the c City of Los Angeles.
AB 57 is part of a legislative package
The AB law 57 is part of a package of legislative bills that seeks to address the rise in hate crimes and violent extremism across the United States.
Laws are based on specific recommendations from the California State Auditor, who found in a audit of 2018 that law enforcement agencies in the state routinely failed to identify, report, or respond appropriately to hate crimes .
The audit conclusion indicated that appropriate policies and lack of oversight by the California Department of Justice contributed to a systemic underreporting of hate crimes across the state.
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