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Protecting Civil Rights: DOJ Initiative Against Discriminatory Backlash Post-9/11

The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has launched an initiative to combat discriminatory backlash experienced by Arab, Muslim, Sikh, South Asian, and Middle Eastern communities in the U.S. following the events of 9/11. This includes investigating complaints, ensuring the protection of civil rights under 6 U.S.C. 345, and addressing issues related to discrimination, profiling, and detention conditions. Community roundtables are being held in key cities to facilitate dialogue and promote cultural competency.

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Protecting Civil Rights: DOJ Initiative Against Discriminatory Backlash Post-9/11

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  1. Engaging Key Communities

  2. Protecting Civil Rights U.S. Department of JusticeCivil Rights Division Initiative to Combat Post-9/11 Discriminatory Backlash

  3. Investigate Complaints Role of CRCL: • 6 U.S.C 345 • Constitutional & Statutory Rights • Discrimination/Profiling • Conditions of Detention • Screening • Traveler Redress - www.dhs.gov/trip

  4. Community Roundtables • Community-Government forums in key cities. - CRCL has targeted 6 key cities. • Colleagues have such forums in several other cities. Chicago Detroit Buffalo Boston New York/New Jersey Los Angeles San Diego Washington, DC Houston

  5. Cultural Competency

  6. Cultural Competency • Hajj Travel Information http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/hajj.shtm

  7. Civil Service

  8. Civil Service

  9. DHS Incident Community Coordination Team • With American, Arab, Muslim, Sikh, South Asian, and Middle Eastern American Communities

  10. Shaarik H. Zafar Senior Policy Advisor Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Department of Homeland Security Shaarik.zafar@dhs.gov

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