The data also showed that crimes against Muslims have leveled off since a spike following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. We tend to see the number of bias incidents go in cycles in large part tied to international events, ... It has leveled off since 911, but unfortunately at a higher level than prior to 911.
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