Hate Crime

A Michigan bill package to make physically assaulting someone because of their sexual orientation, age, or disability status a hate crime moved out of a state House committee Tuesday.

The Michigan Senate adopted two bills this week to expand Michigan’s ethnic intimidation law.

A new PSA from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights is trying to raise awareness about hate crimes and bias incidents. The minute-long video highlights various facts about hate crimes, encouraging people to speak out and take advantage of department resources.

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission passed a resolution today encouraging the Legislature to strengthen Michigan’s hate crimes laws.

Amid a rise in anti-Asian hate, what we do — and don't do — has a lasting impact on not only us but future generations, says David Han of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday applauded the Michigan state police for expanding its category of hate crimes to include gender…

The Michigan Attorney General has announced the formation of a Hate Crime Unit last Friday.In a written statement the Attorney General said the unit will…

There’s been an apparent hate crime at a Battle Creek synagogue over the weekend. That's after a similar incident there six weeks ago.In November, the…

New data from the FBI show that Michigan saw a significant uptick in hate crimes in 2016.The data show that hate crimes increased by roughly 30 percent…