Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights investigates (MDCR) charges of discrimination against members of protected classes as well as civilian complaints of police misconduct. The Minneapolis office also ensures employment and purchasing goals for women and minorities on all City-funded construction.
Contact Information:
350 S. Fifth St. – Room #239
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (612) 673-3012
Fax: (612) 673-2599
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) is the state’s civil rights enforcement agency and is responsible for enforcing the Minnesota Human Rights Act. MDHR investigates charges of discrimination, ensures that businesses seeking state contracts are in compliance with equal opportunity requirements, and conducts community engagement.
Contact Information:
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
540 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 201
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651.539.1100
MN Relay: 711 or 1.800.627.3529
Toll-Free: 1.800.657.3704
Email: info.mdhr@state.mn.us
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Unlike the other departments listed above, the EEOC does not investigate charges of discrimination in any other area but employment.
The EEOC encourages individuals to use the EEOC Public Portal to submit an online inquiry.
Contact Information:
330 South Second Avenue, STE 720
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2224
Phone: 612-552-7306
TTY: 1-800-669-6820
Fax: 612-564-4707
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) office is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a person because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, or familial status. Unlike the other departments listed above, HUD does not investigate charges of discrimination in any other area but Housing.
Contact Information:
Chicago Regional Office of FHEO
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building
77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 2101
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 1-800-669-9777