BOISE – U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit along with The College of Idaho, and the Community Center, are convening a United Against Hate summit on April 30 at The College of Idaho in Caldwell. The event is free and is open to the public. The registration link can be found here: www.eventbrite.com/UAH-Caldwell.
United Against Hate is an initiative launched by the Department of Justice focused on improving efforts to combat hate crimes and hate incidents through relationship building at the local level. Through this endeavor, the U.S. Attorney’s Office seeks to create and strengthen trust and partnerships among law enforcement, community leaders, and residents. Well‑attended summits have already been held in Coeur d’Alene, Caldwell, Boise, Ketchum, Pocatello, and Sandpoint. This is the second United Against Hate summit hosted at The College of Idaho.
“The United Against Hate initiative continues to resonate and be a priority for our office because Idaho has continued to experience troubling hate incidents,” said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. “We are committed to empowering Idahoans to recognize and report hate crimes so that we can enforce the law and work toward communities where everyone can enjoy the protections of our Constitution without fear of being targeted by bigotry and hate.”
The April 30 event will include remarks from local leaders, presentations from prosecutors about hate crimes laws and reporting mechanisms, and speakers who will share their courageous experiences responding to hate, including the response to a recently-prosecuted hate crime targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
“We are thrilled once again to partner with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our community to host the United Against Hate summit,” said Latonia Haney Keith, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice President of High Impact Practices at The College of Idaho. “Last year’s event was an outstanding success, drawing an engaged audience willing to combat hate and encourage understanding. Events like this provide a critical educational platform to empower our community to take action against bigotry and intolerance, ultimately fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for everyone.”
“I look forward to meeting community members and hearing different perspectives on how we can work together to unite our community in standing up to unlawful hate,” said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. “And I am deeply honored to join with The College of Idaho and our other partners to prioritize this critical mission.”