The Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the launch of the Civil Rights Reporting Portal, a new online tool designed to help the public report civil rights violations.

“The DOJ is committed to upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all people in the United States,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division. “The Civil Rights Reporting Portal will make it easier for the public to connect with us, which in turn makes us more effective at upholding these important rights. I encourage the public to use this portal to report civil rights violations.”

The new Civil Rights Reporting Portal – located at  civilrights.justice.gov – will consolidate over 30 unique reporting pathways. The portal will dramatically ease the burden on victims of civil rights violations to identify the proper reporting channel. The form is fully accessible to people with disabilities. It is also available in both English and Spanish, with more languages to be added over the next year.

Individuals who believe that they may have been victims of civil rights violations can learn how to report violations by visiting civilrights.justice.gov. These are the most common characteristics that are legally protected.

• Race/color

• Disability including temporary or in recovery

• Religion

• Sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation

• Immigration/citizenship status

• Language and national origin including ancestry and ethnicity

• Family, marital, or parental status including pregnancy

• Age

• Genetic identification

• Servicemember status

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