The Justice Department commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act, highlighting its role in fighting hate crimes. However, the incoming Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Civil Rights Division raise concerns about the future of civil rights protections and accountability for hate-fueled violence.

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