Police are searching for a person who they said changed a “Black Lives Matter” sign to read “Asian Lives Matter” in Palo Alto, something police said qualifies as a hate crime.
Police said that while the message on those flyers was offensive, it’s also protected as free speech. As long as the flyers don’t threaten violence or damage property, they don’t constitute a hate crime.
“The jewish community spent a lot of money on security. It's like a fortress going to the synagogues now,” said Jerry, a neighbor. Palo Alto police said that those who feel like victims should come forward because whether it’s reported as a hate crime or hate incident, the case will be documented. “Sometimes it can escalate into criminal manner, so it’s better to document the non-criminal incident,” said Reifschneider. “The city said it’s committed to sharing these cases with the community in hopes of preventing this type of behavior.”
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