Federal Civil Rights Engagement with America's Arab and Muslim Communities |
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Author:
| Benson, Amy |
Series title: | Human Rights: Background and Issues Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-63483-442-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $145.00 |
Book Description:
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In the wake of 11 September 2001, proactive engagement with the Arab and Muslim-American community became a new, distinct, and national civil rights priority for federal government enforcement components. This book examines the methods, goals and effectiveness of the federal government's engagement with Arab and Muslim-American individuals and communities. Specifically, the book focuses on actions taken by the federal government to address, prevent and eradicate violations of civil...
More DescriptionIn the wake of 11 September 2001, proactive engagement with the Arab and Muslim-American community became a new, distinct, and national civil rights priority for federal government enforcement components. This book examines the methods, goals and effectiveness of the federal government's engagement with Arab and Muslim-American individuals and communities. Specifically, the book focuses on actions taken by the federal government to address, prevent and eradicate violations of civil rights laws against the Arab and Muslim-American communities, as well as efforts taken to ameliorate, eliminate or reduce religious, national-origin, and ethnic bias. Furthermore, this book provides a brief summary of selected federal criminal civil right statutes.