California Civil Rights Department

Our Pride events start Wednesday with a free live training! Join us at an event near you and learn more about LGBTQ+ rights in California.

Click the link below to check out our event calendar. Happy Pride! 🌈
calcivilrights.ca.gov/events

There's still time to download our posters for AANHPI and Jewish American Heritage Months. Check out the digital content hub (under partner resources) at CAvsHate.org where you'll find these resources and more!

It’s official. A California judge has cleared the way for our case against Tesla to go to trial.

We’re looking forward to having our day in court to hold Tesla accountable for its alleged treatment of Black workers. Click the link below to learn more ⬇️
calcivilrights.ca.gov/2026/05/27/state-court-order-clears-path-for-tesla-race-discrimination-case-to-go-to-trial

NEW: For the first time, we're suing an Inglewood landlord for allegedly turning away a renter using veteran housing assistance. We all deserve a fair chance to have a place to call home.

Click below to learn more about this case and your civil rights ⬇️
calcivilrights.ca.gov/2026/05/26/state-sues-inglewood-landlord-for-screening-out-renter-using-housing-assistance-for-veterans

Today, we remember service members who died in service. We honor their sacrifice by protecting the civil rights of their families and living veterans with whom they served.

You can learn more by clicking the link below ⬇️
calcivilrights.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2022/09/California-Protects-The-Civil-Rights-Of-Members-Of-The-Military-And-Veterans_ENG.pdf

We've investigated hundreds of religious discrimination complaints in recent years at jobs across the state. That's why we've made a new factsheet to help you learn more about your rights at work!

Click below to download this new resource ⬇️
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/2026/05/20/civil-rights-department-highlights-new-resource-to-help-prevent-religious-discrimination-in-the-workplace/

Places of worship should always be places of peace. Muslims should not have to fear for their lives to practice their faith or be in community.  

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by this violent attack and the families of those who lost their lives. We must remain united in rejecting Islamophobia, racism, and all forms of hate targeting our fellow Californians. 

Anyone in need of support can call CA vs Hate to be connected with counseling, mediation, and community-based organizations. Our services are here for you.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first California Civil Rights Summit! We heard from activists, artists, and communities from all walks of life who are making a difference for all Californians. Whether you attended in person or virtually, we hope you feel as inspired as we do to help keep California a place where everyone belongs.

Click below to learn more and watch the summit ⬇️
calcivilrights.ca.gov/2026/05/11/california-civil-rights-summit-convenes-leaders-artists-and-communities-to-advance-solutions-to-hate