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Annual Statutory Enforcement Reports

Cover page of FRT Annual Statutory Enforcement report 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.
Cover page of 2023 statutory enforcement report, The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States 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
Briefing Report Cover 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.
Report Cover for Statutory Enforcement 2021 Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

This report examines the federal role in addressing racial disparities in maternal health, including negative pregnancy-related health outcomes and pregnancy-related deaths of women in the United States.
Report Cover for Statutory Enforcement 2020 Subminimum Wages: Impacts on the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities

In this report, the Commission examined the exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act – the section 14(c) waiver program - which permits employers to pay less than the minimum wage to individuals with disabilities.