This commentary reflects on recent instances of anti-Asian violence and state responses to redress violence through data-driven strategies. Data collection often presents itself as an appealing strategy, due to impacted communities’ desires for evidence and metrics to substantiate political claims. Yet, data collection can bolster the carceral state. This commentary takes an antagonistic approach to policing, including the ongoing creation of data infrastructures by—and for—law enforcement through hate crimes legislation. We critically discuss the challenges and possibilities in building towards anti-carceral responses amidst ongoing racial violence and crisis.

这篇评论反映了最近发生的反亚洲暴力事件和国家通过数据驱动的策略纠正暴力的反应。由于受影响社区希望获得证据和指标来证实政治主张，因此数据收集本身通常是一种吸引人的策略。然而，数据收集可以支持监狱状态。这篇评论采取了一种对抗性的警务方法，包括通过仇恨犯罪立法由执法部门和为执法部门持续创建数据基础设施。我们批判性地讨论了在持续的种族暴力和危机中建立反癌症应对措施的挑战和可能性。