Hate crimes against Asian Americans reached record levels in 2021. A recent study revealed a whopping 339% increase compared to 2020. Of particular note, New York City saw a staggering 343% increase in these crimes. In 2022, things are not improving, and government officials deserve some blame.

Under the guise of social justice, left-wing criminal justice reform efforts have focused more on protecting the rights of criminals than the safety and security of law-abiding citizens. This allows those who should be in jail to remain on the streets and commit crime after crime. Consider the criminal records of the assailants behind some of the recent attacks against Asian Americans in New York City.