Despite increases in education, salary, and interracial marriage, Asian Americans often dubbed the “Model Minority” have been finding themselves the victims of hate crimes with increasing frequency. Between 2014 and 2015 hate crimes against Asian Americans increased by more than any other group, going up a staggering 67%. The national statistic may actually be higher due to underreporting . Many Asian Americans are afraid of being seen as too sensitive or fear that they will be abused by law enforcement. Actions that should be categorized as hate crimes against Asian Americans are often reported as general crimes which are not calculated in national statistics . The rhetoric used by President Trump has raised fears of increased discrimination
