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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA new centralized website has been established by the federal Department of Justice to make it easier for people who wish to report possible civil rights violations.
The new Civil Rights Reporting Portal at civilrights.justice.gov consolidates more than 30 unique reporting pathways. According to the DOJ, the portal will ease the burden on victims of civil rights violations on identifying the proper reporting channel. When appropriate, staff at the Civil Rights Division will refer complainants to the agencies responsible for handling specific types of complaints.
The portal is available in English and Spanish and accessible to people with disabilities. More languages will be added in the next year.
“Our office recently asked anyone who has witnessed or experienced harassment or discrimination as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to report such allegations to the Civil Rights Coordinator in my office, or to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Josh Minkler said in a news release. “Even though reports can still be received in this manner, I encourage the public to utilize the user-friendly Civil Rights Portal to report any civil rights violations.”
Individuals who believe they are a victim of a civil rights violation can still call the U.S. Attorney’s Office civil rights coordinator, Jeffrey D. Preston, at 317-226-6333, or the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C., at 855-856-1247 (toll free) or 202-514-3827.
People who believe they are the victim of a criminal violation of their civil rights, such as misconduct by law enforcement officers, a hate crime or human trafficking, should contact their local FBI office.
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