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Muslim Hate Crimes 2015

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Muslim hate crimes are on the rise, spiking since 2015. The relate accelerated even more after the election of President-elect Trump. In 2015, the hate crimes against Muslims has risen to its highest since 9/11. The total number of hate crimes against all groups of people has risen from 5,479 to 5,850 from 2014 to 2015. There have been many reported attacks, including one at CSU, California State University, where two women wearing headscarves were attacked. In another incident, two men stole a hijab-wearing Muslim women 's keys and car, making comments about Trump. The president-elect claims he had not heard of these attacks from his supporters during 60 Minutes, and told the people to stop. He has called for a ban on Muslims, which is most

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