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

February 3, 2025 – Civil Rights Department Announces Opening of 2024 Pay Data Reporting Window. View press release in English or Spanish
January 30, 2025 – As New State Laws Go Into Effect, Civil Rights Department Highlights Resources and Protections for People Across California. View press release in English or Spanish
January 17, 2025 – Civil Rights Department January Newsletter. View Newsletter
January 16, 2025 – Amid Ongoing Fires in Southern California, Civil Rights Department Reminds Californians That Their Rights Remain Protected During Emergencies. 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

February 5, 2025 - Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities Webinar – Register
February 10-11, 2025 - Fresno Roving Mexican Consulate – Website
February 12, 2025 - Source of Income Discrimination in Housing Webinar – Register
February 14, 2025 - Mexican Consulate & San Diego District Attorney: Cafecito con la Comunidad
February 18-19, 2025 - Fresno Roving Mexican Consulate – Website
February 19, 2025 - California Civil Rights Department (CRD) presents: Fair Housing 101 (part of a monthly webinar series) – Register
February 23, 2025 - Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration – Website
February 23, 2025 - Swap Meet for Justice - Citizenship and Family Resource Fair – Website
February 25-26, 2025 - Fresno Roving Mexican Consulate – Website
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