17 September 2001
 
Hate Crimes Hotline Established

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (UCCR) has established a hotline for reports of hate crimes against Arab American, Muslim and South Asian American victims of violent incidents following the hijacking attacks on September 11. The hotline number is 800-552-6843. ADC has compiled over a list of over two hundred incidents of hate crimes and harassment against Arab Americans, Muslims and others following the attacks. ADC urges all victims of threats, harassment or hate crimes to contact the police and ADC immediately and call the UCCR hotline.

 

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