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Article: Commission on Civil Rights
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- West's Encyclopedia of American Law
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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
The federal Commission on Civil Rights evaluates civil rights laws and policies of the U.S. government, follows legal developments regarding discrimination, investigates allegations that U.S. citizens are being denied their civil rights, and evaluates equal opportunity programs. It collects and monitors information on discrimination or the denial of equal protection of the laws on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. It also investigates equality of opportunity in voting, education, employment, transportation, housing, and the administration of justice.
The commission holds public hearings, publishes findings and ...