The Department of Homeland Security has warned the faith-based community ahead of Passover and Easter about an 'increase in online hate speech intended to encourage violence or use' the ongoing coronavirus pandemic situation as an excuse to spread hatred
The Department of Homeland Security warned the faith-based community ahead of Passover and Easter about an"increase in online hate speech intended to encourage violence or use" the ongoing coronavirus pandemic situation as an excuse to spread hatred.
In a letter to community members Wednesday, the department reminded houses of worship to review security plans and procedures ahead of congregant gatherings, acknowledging that many people are worshiping remotely at this time. "[T]here has been an increase in online hate speech intended to encourage violence or use the ongoing situation as an excuse to spread hatred," states the letter from the department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, obtained by CNN.
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