Defending Rights, Empowering Our Community
We stand with Arab Americans to protect freedoms, challenge injustice, and ensure every voice is heard. Through advocacy, legal action, and strong partnerships, we fight for a fairer, more inclusive future.
About
Our Legal Department
Since 1980, the ADC Legal Department has advocated for the civil rights of Arab and Muslim Americans during challenging political times. The attacks on our community have escalated with each decade of bad foreign policy that relies on the dehumanization of Arabs and Muslims. Such policies also impact the lives of ordinary Americans who happen to be Arab or Muslim. ADC's Legal Department tracks and responds to allegations of discrimination and civil rights violations by employers, businesses, and government agencies including immigration, law enforcement, K-12 schools, and universities. We partner with other civil rights organizations to represent the needs of our clients through education, advocacy and litigation. Beyond representing individuals, ADC Legal aims to overturn unconstitutional legislation that impacts not only Arab and Muslim Americans, but all who seek to enjoy American freedoms, namely free speech.
NOTICE
INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT REPLACE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL.
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Our Cases
From combating hate crimes and discrimination to defending voting rights and challenging unlawful surveillance, our cases focus on advancing justice and equality. If you have experienced any of these situations, your report helps us build stronger cases and drive meaningful change.
Report Discrimination
Get Legal Assistance
ADC offers pro bono legal services for issues such as Employment and Education Discrimination, Hate Crimes, Immigration, and more. If you have experienced discrimination based on ethnicity, nationality, or religion, or need legal support on related matters, we are here to help.
Complete our online form to request assistance or report an incident. You may also reach us directly at:
- Phone:
(202) 244-2990
- Fax:
(202) 333-6470
- Email:
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Know Your RIGHTS
Every person in the U.S. has the right to speak, assemble, organize, and challenge injustice. Whether you are protesting for Palestine, organizing on campus, at work, or traveling, know the basics and what to do if approached by police, ICE, CBP, or your employer. If your rights are violated, we are here to act.
Guides include
First Amendment • Employment • Travel and CBP • Material Support • Encounters with ICE • Law Enforcement • Educators • Students and Parents
