In wake of the latest mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (D) has extended an invitation to leaders of Black and Asian-American communities as the U.S. Department of Justice explores more effective ways to address hate crimes.
Garland's invitation comes months after he launched an audit with the intent on implementing new policies. According to The Washington Post, Garland is preparing to introduce "new guidelines to help local jurisdictions, including police and community leaders, raise awareness of hate incidents, particularly those that target Asian Americans and others during the coronavirus pandemic."
