Addressing Hate Targeting Jewish, Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian Communities
This page aims to raise awareness and provide resources addressing the rise of antisemitic, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim hate in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Learn more about DOJ’s efforts to address and prevent hate crimes by viewing the DOJ Statements, Featured Videos, DOJ Resources, and DOJ News Releases on our website.
October 4, 2024
March 15, 2024
March 12, 2024
October 14, 2023
December 6, 2023
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks to Faith Leaders to Provide Update on Security
December 5, 2023
Oversight of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023
November 8, 2023
Readout of Justice Department Leadership’s Meetings with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders
November 3, 2023
November 1, 2023
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the United Against Hate Virtual Forum
November 1, 2023
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the United Against Hate Virtual Forum
November 1, 2023
October 30, 2023
October 20, 2023
October 19, 2023
October 15, 2023
October 12, 2023
Featured Videos
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Anti-Defamation League’s Never is Now Summit
Uniting Against Hate: Connecting Community Voices and Strengthening Law Enforcement Partnerships
Virtual Protecting Places of Worship Forum
Spotlight Articles
The “Engaging and Building Relationships with Arab American Communities” program is designed to educate law enforcement, schools, religious and secular communities, and public and private organizations toward a more positive and supportive engagement with Arab Americans and communities.
The “Understanding and Building Relationships with Jewish Communities” program is designed to educate law enforcement, schools, religious and secular communities, and public and private organizations toward a more positive and supportive engagement with Jewish Americans and communities.
The U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS) supports campus-related community groups as they work to prevent and respond to bias incidents and hate crimes on campuses and in cities throughout the country.
DOJ Resources
Program Brochures
Campus-Site Problem Identification and Resolution of Issues Together (Campus-SPIRIT)
Bias Incidents and Hate Crimes Forum
Training Brochures
Engaging and Building Partnerships with Muslim Americans
Engaging and Building Partnerships with Sikh Americans
Facilitating Meetings Around Community Conflict (FMACC)
Contingency Planning: Reducing Risk During Public Events
Event Marshals: Supporting Safety During Events
Stakeholder-Specific Brochures
Working with Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, and Hindu Communities
Working with University and College Communities
Toolkits
Educational Organizations Toolkit
Preventing and Responding to Bias and Hate Incidents in K-12 Education Settings
Videos
Webpage
Brochures
Statements
DOJ Statement on the Land Use Provisions of RLUIPA with Questions and Answers
Q&A Document on RLUIPA with legal citations
Fact Sheets
Other Federal Agency Resources
Fact Sheets and Information
- Protecting Students from Discrimination Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
- Combating Discrimination Against AANHPI and MASSA Students
- Know Your Rights: Title VI and Religious Discrimination
- Dear Colleague Letter on Shared Ancestry
- Dear Colleague Letter Addressing Antisemitism
Training and Education
- The National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments (funded by the Department of Education) released two collections of specialized resources designed to help educators, students, parents, and community members keep students safe from antisemitism, Islamophobia, and related forms of discrimination. One collection is designed for P-12 Schools and the other for Institutions of Higher Education.
Contact the Department of Education
- Anyone who believes that a school has discriminated against a student based on race, color, or national origin can File a Complaint of Discrimination With the Department of Education.
- Contact Information for the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights Regional Offices.
Fact Sheets and Information
Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence Fact Sheet
DHS and Federal Resources to Prevent Targeted Violence and Threats
General information on Protecting Houses of Worship
Information and Resources for Community and Faith Leaders Regarding the Current Israel-Hamas Conflict
Protecting Individuals from Discrimination Based on Actual or Perceived Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
(This fact sheet is available in six languages, including Arabic, Hebrew, Punjab, Spanish, Urdu, and Yiddish).
Fact Sheets and Information
- EEOC's Religious Discrimination Homepage
- What To Do If You Face Antisemitism At Work
- Discrimination Against Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and Jewish Communities
- Questions and Answers for Employers: Responsibilities Concerning the Employment of Individuals Who Are, or Are Perceived to Be, Muslim or Middle Eastern
- Employment Discrimination Based on Religion, Ethnicity, or Country of Origin
- Best Practices for Eradicating Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Contact the EEOC
- Contact the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone), or info@eeoc.gov with questions. Free interpretation services are available in over 200 languages. Workers can also begin the process of filing a charge of employment discrimination on the EEOC’s Public Portal.
Recent DOJ News on Efforts to Address and Prevent Antisemitic, Anti-Arab, Anti-Palestinian and Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes
November 19, 2024
November 18, 2024
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Federal Hate Crime Investigation
November 12, 2024
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Three Federal Hate Crimes for Defacing Synagogue
October 28, 2024
October 10, 2024
October 4, 2024
September 30, 2024
September 20, 2024
Texas Man Arrested and Charged with Making Threats to Kill Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk
September 20, 2024
Readout of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division’s Meeting with Jewish Community Stakeholders
September 19, 2024
Federal Hate Crime Charges Brought for Assault on Stranger Wearing a Yarmulke in Washington, DC
September 11, 2024
September 9, 2024
September 6, 2024
Pakistani National Charged for Plotting Terrorist Attack in New York City in Support of ISIS
August 15, 2024
Man Arrested for Explosives Threats and Attack on Energy Facility
August 12, 2024
Former Cornell Student Sentenced for Posting Online Threats Against Jewish Students on Campus
August 9, 2024
Florida Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Assaulting a Federal Employee
August 8, 2024
Assault of Congregants Outside a Washington D.C. Synagogue Charged as a Federal Hate Crime
July 23, 2024
New Jersey Man Sentenced for Series of Violent Assaults on Members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
July 23, 2024
July 22, 2024
July 17, 2024
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Mailing Threatening Communications
July 16, 2024
Georgian National Charged with Soliciting Hate Crimes and a Mass Casualty Attack in New York City
June 18, 2024
June 10, 2024
June 7, 2024
June 4, 2024
May 28, 2024
Justice Department Recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month
May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
California Man Arrested for Making Violent Threats Against North Carolinians
May 14, 2024
May 8, 2024
May 6, 2024
May 2, 2024
North Carolina Man Charged with Mailing Antisemitic Threat Targeting Middle Georgia Rabbi
May 1, 2024
Readout of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division’s Meeting with Jewish Community Stakeholders
May 1, 2024
North Carolina Man Sentenced for Transmitting Threats to North Carolina Jewish Organization
April 23, 2024
Texas Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Sending Antisemitic Death Threats
April 22, 2024
April 19, 2024
April 18, 2024
Maine Man Sentenced for Threats Against the Jewish Community
April 10, 2024
Former Cornell Student Pleads Guilty to Posting Online Threats Against Jewish Students on Campus
April 5, 2024
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting a Federal Employee with a Hate Crime Enhancement
April 3, 2024
Texas Man Sentenced for Hate Crimes Following Mass Shooting Targeting Muslims at Car Repair Shop
March 20, 2024
March 14, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 8, 2024
California Woman Pleads Guilty to Leaving Threatening Antisemitic Message
March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024
Oregon Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes for Defacing Synagogue
March 5, 2024
March 4, 2024
Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Violent Antisemitic Threats
February 1, 2024
January 31, 2024
January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024
January 25, 2024