If you or someone else has experienced discrimination, contact us by visiting the Civil Rights Reporting Portal.
The Civil Rights Division enforces federal laws that protect people from unlawful discrimination. These laws apply in many settings, including:
- Work
- School
- Housing
- Voting
- Stores and businesses
- Public spaces
- Public benefits
- Government services
- And more
These laws protect people from discrimination based on many factors, including:
- Race/color
- National origin
- Language
- Sex
- Disability
- Religion
- Immigration & citizenship status
- Family status
- Age
- Servicemember status
- Genetic information
We also enforce laws that protect people from human trafficking, law enforcement misconduct, and hate crimes.
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