CA SCR58

Condemns the increase of hate speech in media against Latinos, particularly on television, radio, cable, and the Internet

Urges accurate and fair reporting to counter hate speech and demands equal media access for counterarguments to one-sided coverage

Notes FBI data showing Hispanics comprised 62.8% of ethnicity/national origin-based hate crime victims, with a 35% increase from 2003 to 2006

Cites correlation between hate speech in media and hate crimes against Latinos, and documents formation of over 300 anti-immigration groups during 2003-2006 period, with half labeled as "nativist extremists"

Identifies lack of media diversity, consolidation, and concentration as compounding factors negatively impacting civil rights of Latinos and society