Biden signs hate crimes law protecting Asian Americans
Biden signs hate crimes law protecting Asian Americans
WORLD: President Joe Biden signed a hate crimes law yesterday (May 20) aimed at protecting Asian Americans who have suffered a surge in attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday 21 May 2021, 09:21AM
US President Joe Biden smiles after signing into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, in the East Room of the White House yesterday (May 2). Photo: AFP.
Racism, Biden told Asian American politicians and senior members of Congress in a packed room at the White House, is “an ugly poison that has long plagued our nation.”