Portal:United States Commission on Civil Rights

“ To not act forcefully and forthrightly at moments such as this is a missed opportunity to say to white nationalist extremist groups and individuals that their actions are intolerable in America. The United States Department of Justice has the tools and authority to respond effectively to hate and to lead the country in safeguarding our core civil rights commitments of equality for all. This Commission urges DOJ and the Trump Administration to use every tool available to lead our nation against hate. ”

“ Our hearts go out to the victims of Christchurch and the good people of New Zealand and to the victims of similar domestic violence and murder. And we also know we have a responsibility here, at home, to combat the forces that promote these violent attacks, because, as we have seen time and again, this kind of hate knows no boundaries and no restrictions of geography. ”

“ Regrettably its presence in the United States is an infectious virus, and an active threat to liberty, equality and basic human dignity that must be stopped and cured by the sunlight of transparency and the balm of leadership from all sectors of American society – political, business, religious, and our communities. ”