DOJ Civil Rights Division

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Rhode Island · Free

Report hate crimes, religious discrimination, and civil rights violations including against LGBTQ+ people. A starting point for documentation BEFORE escalation; report contemporaneously even if you don't file yet. Most discrimination organizations help draft demand letters, file complaints, and connect you with attorneys. Title VII covers sexual orientation and gender identity in employment per Bostock — that includes hiring, firing, harassment, and pay. No cost — the program is grant-funded and...

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