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US Commission on Civil Rights

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is an independent federal agency that examines issues related to discrimination and civil rights in the United States. It investigates problems like voting rights, racial and gender equality, and disabilities, providing recommendations to promote fairness and justice. The commission gathers facts, reports findings, and advises Congress and the President to help shape policies that protect the civil rights of all Americans. It serves as a watchdog to ensure that the nation upholds principles of equal treatment and nondiscrimination.