Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Roundtable on Rising Hate Crimes Against South Asian Americans, Reintroduces Hate Crimes Commission Act
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, representing Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, recently led a national roundtable discussion addressing the increase in hate, harassment, and violence targeting South Asian American communities in the United States. The event brought together federal, state, and local elected officials, including US Representatives Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera, Suhas Subramanyam, and Shri Thanedar, as well as representatives from organizations like Indian American Impact and Stop AAPI Hate. The discussions focused on the experiences of South Asian communities, the factors driving hate, and strategies to strengthen prevention, reporting, and responses to hate crimes. Congressman Krishnamoorthi emphasized that the initiative aims to protect South Asian Americans and ensure no American feels marginalized due to their origin, religion, or name. In conjunction with this effort, he has reintroduced the Hate Crimes Commission Act, alongside Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and House co-leads... 
