Top Stories of 2024: Hate Crimes on the Rise
Bias incidents, hate crimes and graffiti continued to plague Montgomery County during 2024. The county has a data website that logs the numerous incidents and which minority group they are… Read More
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American-Islamic Organization Files Title IX Complaint Over Harassment of Muslim Students
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced Wednesday that it has filed a Title IX complaint with the University of Maryland’s Office of Civil Rights on… Read More
Police to Provide High-Visibility Patrol in Oct. 7 Safety Efforts
Assistant County Police Chief Willie Parker-Loan said law enforcement is aware of the significance of Oct. 7 and police will provide high-visibility patrol as a deterrent to violent acts. “The… Read More
State Creates New Online Hate Crimes Reporting Portal
Maryland now has a new online portal to report hate crimes and hate bias incidents. Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that nohomeforhate.md,gov is one place to report, but victims should… Read More
136 Organizations Get Security Grant Funding to Deter Hate Crimes
136 nonprofits, faith organizations and houses of worship in Montgomery County were awarded $900,000 in security grants in an effort to deter hate crimes. The funding can go toward security… Read More
5 Maryland Laws Effective Oct. 1: What You Need to Know
Five Maryland state laws go into effect on Oct. 1. Here’s what you need to know. The Child Victims Act of 2023 The Child Victims Act of 2023 repeals the… Read More
Governor Moore Announces Funds to Combat Hate Crimes, Aid Police Recruitment
Governor Wes Moore announced $6.3 million to protect against hate crimes and help local police recruitment and retention efforts in a press release last Thursday. The funds — which are… Read More
County Offers Security Grants for Nonprofits Experiencing Hate Crimes
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, nonprofit organizations with a high risk of experiencing hate crimes can start applying for grants from the Nonprofit Security Grants program. The program is aimed to… Read More
Hate Crime Hotline Expanded throughout Maryland
Marylanders can now report hate crimes and other hate-related incidents. Victims can simply call 2-1-1 and connect to resources, according to Governor Larry Hogan. Reports are shared with local law… Read More
Hogan Forms Workgroup to Address Hate Crimes Against Asian American Community
Gov. Larry Hogan announced during a press conference on April 9 the formation of a workgroup to address the rise in violence targeting the Asian American community, “This workgroup, one of… Read More
‘Horrific and Heinous’: County Leaders Express Outrage, Show Solidarity With Asian American Community
In light of the March 16 shooting spree in Atlanta that left eight people dead, including six Asian women, local and state leaders are speaking out against hate crimes, particularly… Read More
Car Spray Painted With Swastika in Takoma Park
The back of a car parked on Montgomery Avenue in Takoma Park had a swastika spray painted on it, according to Takoma Park Police. On Dec. 18, police responded to… Read More