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

May 21, 2025 – Civil Rights Department May Newsletter. View Newsletter
May 15, 2025 – During Older Californians Month, Civil Rights Department Shares New Resource on Protections Against Age Discrimination. View press release in English or Spanish
May 13, 2025 – California vs Hate Teams Up with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots to Take a Stand Against Hate. View press release in English or Spanish
May 8, 2025 – Civil Rights Department Sues Owners of Oakland Senior Living Community Over Refusal to Accept Section 8. View press release in English or Spanish

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

Public Notices and Events

May 22, 2025 - Commission on the State of Hate Community Forum
May 28, 2025 - Commission on the State of Hate Meeting
May 31, 2025 - Binational of California’s 2025 Summer Kickoff – Website
June 4, 2025 - Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities – Register
June 5, 2025 - The California Coalition of Low Wage and Immigrant Worker Advocates (CLIWA): Annual Retreat
June 6, 2025 - Fast-Food Council Full Committee Meeting – Register
June 7, 2025 - Davis Pride – Website
June 7, 2025 - San Francisco Giants Game: Pride Day – Website/a>
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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