In light of the recent surge in hate crimes across the country, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is urging law enforcement to identify and prosecute those that occur.
Schneiderman held a meeting with civil rights leaders Thursday to discuss the sharp increase in hate crimes, which the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) previously reported has hit record numbers since Donald Trump became the president-elect on Election Day.
“As the state’s top law enforcement officer, let me assure anyone who is feeling scared or threatened at this time that this office stands behind you and has your back,” Schneiderman said. “New York’s diversity is our greatest strength, and we will not allow anyone to turn that strength against us.”
