How must the state shape victim protection in migration law? In order to answer legal dogmatic questions about the right of residence of those affected by hate crime, this study also makes use of sociological and victimological findings. The hybrid legal subject is taken into account by analysing European and international law as well as German constitutional, administrative and criminal (procedural) law. In addition, administrative practice in the Federal Republic of Germany is empirically examined. The need for a reform to clarify the status of victims of hate crime under residence law becomes clear. The study concludes with corresponding legislative proposals.