Washington
January 2026
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A Washington man pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime after stabbing a Black woman on a Metro bus because of the victim’s race.
The sentencing marks a rare federal prosecution of a racially motivated attack on public transit, highlighting how hate‑based violence is being treated seriously by the Justice Department and the ongoing need for accountability and community protection.
Event Reported: December 23rd, 2025
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Washington troopers pull over and search Black drivers at far higher rates than white motorists, exposing ongoing racial disparities in policing.
New data shows Black drivers in Washington State were stopped about 154.6 times per 1,000 drivers, nearly double the rate for white drivers, and people of color overall are stopped and searched more often by the Washington State Patrol — a reality advocates say highlights persistent discrimination and risks during everyday traffic stops.
Event Reported: December 22nd, 2025
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Black youth in Washington state are being charged as adults at disproportionately high rates.
A recent report found that even after laws meant to reduce the practice, the overwhelming majority of kids charged as adults were Black, Native American or Latino, with hundreds of Native youth serving time in adult prisons for crimes committed before they were 18, highlighting systemic racial bias in how young people are prosecuted and sentenced.
Event Reported: December 10th, 2025