Briefing Reports
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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. |
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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. |
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Examining the Race Effects of Stand Your Ground Laws and Related Issues This report examines whether there is a possible racial bias in the assertion, investigation, or enforcement of justifiable homicide laws in states with Stand Your Ground provisions. |
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Federal #MeToo: Examining Sexual Harassment in Government Workplaces This report examines the prevention and redress of sexual harassment that occurs in federal workplaces. |
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Women in Prison: Seeking Justice Behind Bars This report examines the state of federal civil rights protections for incarcerated women to explore women’s experiences while incarcerated. |