ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland U.S. attorney will chair a state panel to address rising anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that former U.S. Attorney Robert Hur will chair the panel.
Hur will lead the statewide workgroup to develop strategies, recommendations and actions to address the rise in violence and discrimination targeting the Asian American community.
In Maryland, the Hogan administration says hate crimes targeting Asian Americans have more than doubled since 2018.
The advisory group will issue recommendations for actions the Hogan administration can take on law enforcement strategies, prosecutorial strategies, witness outreach and protection, as well as victims’ services and business community engagement.