-Established a dedicated complaint hotline immediately after 9/11 to receive calls from individuals who believed they were the victims of civil rights
-Issued a directive at its September 2001 meeting requesting staff and state advisory committees to monitor and investigate hate crimes against Arab Americans and Muslims.
-The Commission issued a statement calling upon the public to "resist the temptation to unfairly target the members of any ethnic or religious group."
-Created a dedicated website link to Commission and SAC reports and findings on post 9/11 civil rights issues relating to Arab Americans and Muslims.
-Conducted a briefing in October 2001 on post 9/11 issues such as civil rights and civil liberties challenges faced by various groups, particularly the Arab American community.
-Appearance by the Commission Chair in a nationally distributed public service announcement that urged tolerance; scores of broadcast and print media appearances also reiterated the importance of protecting the civil rights of Muslims and Arab Americans.
Despite these efforts, there is still current violence and bloodshed disguised as justice.
