State task force aims to confront rise in hate crimes

By: Matthew Mondschein

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 678

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The number of hate crimes reported in Nevada have been rising, and even then, there’s a high probability that they’re underreported. In response, Nevada’s Attorney General’s office and community leaders formed a task force aimed at providing more avenues for the public to report hate crimes and incidents, resources for victims, and improving data collection for lawmakers before the next state legislative session.

“Not everybody wants us talking about hate crimes. Not everyone wants us …

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