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Civil Rights
The Civil Rights Bureau, which is part of the OAG’s Social Justice Division, enforces laws protecting New Yorkers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, source of income or disability. Using federal, state, and local laws, the Bureau investigates and prosecutes alleged patterns of unlawful discrimination in a variety of areas, including employment, housing, credit, education, and places of public accommodation. The Bureau also engages in community outreach activities to educate the public about civil rights issues. If you believe that you are a victim of a pattern or practice of unlawful discrimination, you can alert our office by downloading and completing the Bureau's online complaint form, and returning it by mail or fax.