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After the horrible events of [[9/11|Sept. 11, 2001]], Arab-Americans braced for the worst, but thankfully the fears of heavy reprisals did not come as the vast majority of America realized they were not to blame. 326 incidents that were believed to be 'hate based' were recorded across the country in the first month after the attack - a large increase from the 20 or so normally expected,<ref>http://cc.msnscache.com/cache.aspx?q=73493643238943&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=1549ce5e,98e1d7a9&FORM=CVRE2</ref> but still relatively small in comparison to the population size. Volume dropped substantially after that so that the last 10 months of the year combined actually had far fewer incidents than the first two months after the attack.<ref>http://www.adc.org/hatecrimes/pdf/2003_report_web.pdf</ref> The worst had passed.
After the horrible events of [[9/11|Sept. 11, 2001]], Arab-Americans braced for the worst, but thankfully the fears of heavy reprisals did not come as the vast majority of America realized they were not to blame. 326 incidents that were believed to be 'hate based' were recorded across the country in the first month after the attack - a large increase from the 20 or so normally expected,<ref>http://cc.msnscache.com/cache.aspx?q=73493643238943&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=1549ce5e,98e1d7a9&FORM=CVRE2</ref> but still relatively small in comparison to the population size. Volume dropped substantially after that so that the last 10 months of the year combined actually had far fewer incidents than the first two months after the attack.<ref>http://www.adc.org/hatecrimes/pdf/2003_report_web.pdf</ref> The worst had passed.
"American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee" advocate for [[civil rights]] people of Arab heritage<ref>[http://www.adc.org/index.php?id=119 What is ADC?]</ref>
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has faced criticism from over its political advocacy and involvement in events concerning bigotry, Israel and racist Arab Palestinian nationalism. However, it faced multiple criticism
In November 2017, the ''Jerusalem Post'', reporting on an account by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, reported that ADC president Samer Khalaf offered the Palestine Liberation Organization ([[PLO]]) office space if the Trump administration closed its Washington representation. The offer came amid a dispute over the PLO's activities and the legal conditions governing its U.S. office.<ref>{{cite news |title=Arab American groups offer PLO office space if it’s shut down |url=https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/arab-american-groups-offer-plo-office-space-if-its-shut-down-515022 |work=The Jerusalem Post |date=November 23, 2017}}</ref>
The Anti-Defamation League ([[ADL]]) has also criticized political events and demonstrations involving ADC. In a July 2020 report on anti-annexation demonstrations organized under the slogan "Day of Rage," the ADL reported that ADC was among the groups that convened rallies across the United States. Some of the demonstrations included clear [[antisemitic]] rhetoric, anti-Israel messaging, and expressions of support for [[terrorism]].<ref>{{cite web |title="Day of Rage" Rallies Demonize Jews, Israel |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/day-rage-rallies-demonize-jews-israel |publisher=Anti-Defamation League |date=July 10, 2020}}</ref>
In May 2024, the ADL identified ADC among more than 300 organizations that endorsed the ''People's Conference for Palestine'' in [[Detroit]]. The conference's steering committee included several Palestinian advocacy and anti-Zionist organizations. Some speakers expressed support for violence and terrorism. The endorsement established ADC's support for the conference.<ref>{{cite web |title="Fight Until Victory": Speakers & Guests Declare Full Support for Terrorism at "People's Conference for Palestine" |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/fight-until-victory-speakers-guests-declare-full-support-terrorism-peoples |publisher=Anti-Defamation League |date=May 31, 2024}}</ref>
In October 2025, the ADL published a further report criticizing speakers at ArabCon, an annual conference organized by ADC. Speakers at the event made [[antisemitic]] statements, vilified Zionism and Zionists, or defended terrorism, including the [[Hamas]]-led [[Octb7 War|October 7, 2023]], attacks on Israel. The report also described statements made at the 2024 conference by ADC data strategist Mohammed Maraqa pushing tropes via talk about concerning Jewish business interests and financial "influence."<ref>{{cite web |title=Speakers Use ArabCon Platform to Promote Antisemitic and Pro-Terror Views |url=https://www.adl.org/resources/article/speakers-use-arabcon-platform-promote-antisemitic-and-pro-terror-views |publisher=Anti-Defamation League |date=October 1, 2025}}</ref>
== Extremism ==
== Extremism ==