US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi seeks motion towards girl for hate crime towards Indian-Americans

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has requested the police in Dallas to prosecute to the total extent of the regulation the girl chargeable for the hate-motivated harassment and assault on 4 ladies of Indian descent final week, saying such bigoted assaults victimise not solely these focused by them but in addition broader communities.

The Indian-American ladies have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American girl in Dallas within the US state of Texas, who hurled racist slurs at them that they’re “ruining” America and will “go back to India”.

“Such bigoted attacks motivated by racism, xenophobia, and other forms of hate victimise not only those directly targeted by them, but also broader communities through creating an atmosphere of fear and danger,” Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat, stated.

Esmeralda Upton from Plano in Texas was arrested for the racially-motivated bodily and verbal assault of the 4 ladies at a car parking zone final Wednesday.

“I’m appalled by the footage of the hate-motivated harassment and assault on four women of Indian descent and urge police to prosecute the woman responsible to the full extent of the law,” the Indian-American Congressman stated in a press release.

“As our country continues to combat the surge in anti-Asian hate since the beginning of the pandemic, I urge all Americans to come together and prove that our country and our people are better than this,” he stated.

Upton recognized herself within the video as a Mexican-American.

“I hate you Indian. All these Indians come to America because they want a better life,” she was seen saying within the video.
The video confirmed her telling the group of girls to “go back to India”.

In a separate assertion, representatives of Indian-American organisations in New England on Sunday strongly condemned the latest act of anti-Asian violence in Plano, Texas.

“We are very disturbed by this and recently increased acts of violence and hate crimes against Indians, South Asians, and Asian Americans in general. We do commend the Plano Police department for responding to the incident with urgency and understanding,” they stated.

Asian-Americans, like all different immigrants, have made vital contributions to this nice land regardless of going through ongoing prejudice based mostly on accents, color, faith, or perceptions of management or different skills, they stated.

“We believe in the fair treatment of all human beings regardless of age, education level, race, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, nationality, national origin, creed, accent, physical and mental ability, political and religious stance, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, socioeconomic status, veteran status, profession, or any other human differences,” the organisations stated.

“We unequivocally and unapologetically condemn the divisive forces of hate, inequity, and injustice. We stand united in love and peace and stand against racist, discriminatory, violent acts against any community,” they stated.