Briefing Reports
The Civil Rights Implications of the Federal Use of Facial Recognition Technology Meaningful federal guidelines and oversight for responsible FRT use have lagged behind the application of this technology in real-world scenarios. |
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Federal Efforts in Examining Racial and Ethnic Disparities among Victims of Violent Crime This report aimed to understand federal efforts to evaluate racial disparities in crime victimization. The Commission examined crime data to reveal the disparate impacts of violent victimization on minority communities. |
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The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States This report examines three main areas: 1) national trends and data regarding the rise of hate incidents and hate crimes against members of Asian communities; 2) local and state law enforcement’s pr |
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Contemporary Civil Rights Challenges: A View from the State Advisory Committees This report examines the work of the Commission’s 56 Advisory Committees, capturing data on persistent civil rights issues; identifying emerging ones; and capturing how perspectives differ cross the United States. |
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Civil Rights and Protections During the Federal Response to Hurricanes Harvey and María This report examines FEMA's disaster response and compliance with federal civil rights laws and policies in Texas and Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Harvey and María. |