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Jewish Americans Face Disproportionate Share of Religious Hate Crimes in 2025, FBI Data Shows
In 2025, Jewish Americans, comprising 2% of the U.S. population, were victims in 63% of religious hate crimes, according to FBI data. Despite a 21.2% drop from 2024, anti-Jewish incidents remain disproportionately high, prompting calls for improved hate crime reporting legislation.
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- 01Jews represent 2% of the U.S. population but face 63% of religious hate crimes in 2025.
- 02There were 1,528 anti-Jewish hate crime incidents in 2025, including assaults and murders.
- 03Anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2025 were the third highest recorded by the FBI.
- 04Incidents decreased 21.2% from 2024 but remain disproportionately severe.
- 05The ADL urges Congress to pass the Improved Reporting to Prevent Hate Act for better data collection.
- 06Pro-Palestinian protests and anti-Israel demonstrations have heightened tensions affecting Jewish communities.
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