Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Hate Crime Against Women Of South Asian Descent In Plano, Texas

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the arrest of a woman in suburban Dallas after she was recorded in a racist rant and assault on women of South Asian descent:

"I'm appalled by the footage of the hate-motivated harassment and assault on four women of Indian descent and urge police to prosecute the woman responsible to the full extent of the law. Such bigoted attacks motivated by racism, xenophobia, and other forms of hate victimize not only those directly targeted by them, but also broader communities through creating an atmosphere of fear and danger. As our country continues to combat the surge in anti-Asian hate since the beginning of the pandemic, I urge all Americans to come together and prove that our country and our people are better than this."