U.S. Commission on Civil Rights


Arab and Muslim Civil Rights Issues in the Chicago Metropolitan Area Post-September 11

Illinois Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

May 2003

A report of the Illinois Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights prepared for the information and consideration of the Commission. Statements and observations in this report should not be attributed to the Commission, but only to participants at the community forum or the Advisory Committee.


Contents

About the Commission

Illinois Advisory Committee Members

Letter of Transmittal

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Hate Crimes

Chapter 3: Education, Employment, Housing, and Transportation Discrimination

Chapter 4: Government Policies Since 9/11

Chapter 5: Government Actions Toward Chicago-area Islamic Charities

Chapter 6: Fear Among Arabs and Muslims of the Chicago Region

Chapter 7: Committee Observations

Appendices