Illegal discrimination is the denial of equal opportunity to access employment, housing, lending, schooling, public accommodations, or federally funded programs or activities because of protected traits like race, sex, national origin, or religion.
If you believe you may have experienced such discrimination as the result of diversity, equity, and inclusion preferences, mandates, policies, programs, or activities, you can report it to the Civil Rights Division using this reporting portal. Or you can report it to one of the agencies listed below:
In education programs or activities:
If you are a parent, student, or teacher who believes your rights have been violated as a result of a diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, program, or practice in a publicly funded K–12 school, college, or university, you may submit a report to the U.S. Department of Education at EndDEI.Ed.Gov.
In employment:
If you believe your employment rights have been violated as a result of a diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace policy, program, or practice, you may file a charge with the EEOC.
For more information about how civil rights laws may apply to employment policies, programs, and practices resulting from unlawful DEI, see the following resources:
What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work
What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work
In housing or lending:
If you believe your housing or lending rights have been violated as a result of a diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, program, or practice, you may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development here or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau here.