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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