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Reported Hate Crimes Fell In AZ; Advocates Skeptical Of Real Gains
Many hate crimes go unreported due to distrust of law enforcement or ignorance on how to report a crime.

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Many hate crimes go unreported due to distrust of law enforcement or ignorance on how to report a crime.

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