Asian-Americans report rise in hate speech tied to immigration

NPR | By Adrian Florido

Published October 20, 2026 at 4:13 PM MDT

Stop AAPI hate has been tracking hate acts against Asian-Americans for years. researchers say that perpetrators are increasingly using anti-immigrant language mirroring Trump administration rhetoric.

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Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.

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