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

July 9, 2025 – Northern California Property Management Company Agrees to Settlement Over Alleged Attempt to Evict Family Following Domestic Violence Incident. View press release in English or Spanish
July 7, 2025 – Civil Rights Department Shares New Resources to Help Protect Access to Time Off for Californians Impacted by Violence. View press release in English or Spanish
June 30, 2025 – Civil Rights Council Secures Approval for Regulations to Protect Against Employment Discrimination Related to Artificial Intelligence. View press release in English or Spanish
June 20, 2025 – Civil Rights Department June Newsletter. View Newsletter

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

Public Notices and Events

July 9, 2025 - California Civil Rights Protections for Transgender People Webinar – Register
July 9-10, 2025 - Fresno Roving Mexican Consulate: Planada, CA – Register
July 16, 2025 - Employment Discrimination Basics Webinar – Register
July 18, 2025 - Fresno Mexican Consulate – Register
July 23, 2025 - Nevada County Veterans Services Health and Wellness Fair – Register
July 23, 2025 - Commission on the State of Hate Meeting
July 24, 2025 - Kern County ADA Conference – 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