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FILING A COMPAINT

 How to File a Civil Rights Complaint

To report criminal activities that constitute violations of civil rights, contact:

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U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Criminal Section, PHB
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 514-3204
Fax: (202) 514-8336
www.usdoj.gov

Filing a Complaint on a Law Enforcement Agency
 

An individual who believes that a law enforcement agency receiving Department of Justice assistance, such as a police or sheriff s department, jail, state police, or corrections system, is discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or age may file a complaint with:

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U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Coordination and Review Section
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 307-2222
TTY: (202) 307-2678
Fax: (202) 307-0595
www.usdoj.gov/crt/cor/index.htm

    Know Your Rights

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