California’s Civil Rights Agency

The Civil Rights Department is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of the CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking.

CRD News and Alerts

December 17, 2025 – Civil Rights Department Reminds Employers and Employees to Complete Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. View press release in English or Spanish
December 8, 2025 – Supreme Court Rejects Request to Review Bakersfield Cake Case, Leaves in Place Decision Protecting the Rights of Same-Sex Couples Across California. View press release in English or Spanish
December 3, 2025 – After Filing Fair Housing Lawsuit, State Secures Settlement with San Bernardino Landlords. View press release in English or Spanish
November 24, 2025 – Civil Rights Department November Newsletter. View Newsletter

Get the latest information about the Civil Rights Department (CRD) from our CRD News page.

Public Notices and Events

December 17, 2025 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Discrimination Basics - Register
December 17, 2025 - Sacramento Mexican Consulate: Feria de Recursos - Conoce Tus Derechos - Website
December 18, 2025 - Multicultural BizFest 2025- Website
January 7, 2025 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Employment Discrimination Basics - Register
January 14, 2025 - Protections for Survivors at Work: AB 2499 and Human Trafficking Webinar - Register
More Events


651 Bannon Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811
Regional Offices
800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY) or
California's Relay Service at 711
contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov