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DE SR9
Resolution
Status
3/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sturgeon
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AI Summary
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State of Delaware stands in solidarity with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to condemn hate crimes and hateful rhetoric against them
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Acknowledges surge in anti-Asian violence and discrimination during COVID-19 pandemic, with anti-Asian hate crimes more than doubling according to Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism
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References 3,795 reports of discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders received by STOP AAPI Hate coalition in the last year
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Commemorates eight victims killed in the March 16, 2021 Atlanta shooting, including six women of Asian descent
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Encourages Delawareans to report hate crimes to proper authorities to strengthen enforcement and increase awareness
Legislative Description
Senate Resolution Condemning Anti-asian And Pacific Islander Violence And Xenophobic Rhetoric.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3/25/2021