Anti-Asian hate incidents in the U.S. have risen sharply during the 2024 election cycle, with systemic discrimination intensifying as federal support for victim services faces drastic cuts, according to a new report by advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate.
Key Findings Reveal Escalating Crisis
The State of Anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander Hate report shows 53% of AA/PI adults experienced hate acts in 2024 – a 4% increase from 2023. Young adults aged 18-29 bore the brunt, with 74% reporting incidents ranging from racial slurs to institutional discrimination.
Mental Health Toll & Systemic Failures
70% of victims reported chronic stress, while 59% experienced anxiety. Alarmingly, 40% never shared their experiences with others, and 77% didn’t report incidents to authorities. “Public institutions are failing to meet AA/PI communities’ needs,” said Stop AAPI Hate co-founder Manjusha Kulkarni.
Funding Cuts Threaten Progress
The U.S. Department of Justice recently eliminated over $810 million in public safety grants, including Stop AAPI Hate’s $2-million Congressional allocation. This comes despite a 2022-2024 survey showing 83% of AA/PI adults remain deeply concerned about America’s racial climate.
Researchers documented recurring patterns of harassment, including demands for victims to “go back where they came from” and threats of deportation. The report attributes rising hate to anti-immigrant political rhetoric and reduced institutional support systems.
