PHOENIX, Ariz. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona held its third United Against Hate event yesterday at Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The event provided an opportunity for an informative and robust discussion with leaders from Arizona’s Hispanic community. Over 130 invited guests, including community members, local leaders, and law enforcement, were in attendance. The event focused on establishing a dialogue between the community and law enforcement and on increasing community understanding and reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents.
“Hate crimes are among the most serious of federal offenses, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing charges against those who victimize our fellow citizens based on who they are, how they worship, or who they love,” said Gary Restaino, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona. “We likewise remain committed to organizing community events like these United Against Hate meetings, which are essential to encourage reporting of hate crimes and to improve trust between law enforcement officials and the communities we serve.”
Yesterday’s event featured a panel discussion among community leaders and the U.S. Attorney. The discussion allowed attendees to hear directly from members of the local Hispanic community, who shared their thoughts, concerns, and experiences with hate crimes and hate incidents.
This third United Against Hate event follows similar meetings between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and leaders of Arizona’s African American and LGBT+ communities. The District of Arizona will hold additional United Against Hate events in the coming months to engage with communities across the state. These events will further encourage collaboration, support hate crimes prevention efforts, and encourage more Arizonans to report hate crimes and hate incidents.
RELEASE NUMBER: 2023-153_United Against Hate Event
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