DOJ Civil Rights Division

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Illinois · Free

Report hate crimes, religious discrimination, and civil rights violations including against LGBTQ+ people. Worth contacting after being refused service, healthcare, or accommodations because you're LGBTQ+. State human-rights commissions often resolve cases faster than federal EEOC — ask about both paths. Healthcare discrimination is covered under ACA Section 1557 — providers receiving federal funds can't turn you away. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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