Discrimination Based on Race
Our attorneys are prepared to represent Native Americans who have experienced discriminated based on their racial identity in a variety of different situations.
Potential Areas of Discrimination
Credit
Education
Employment
Housing
Law Enforcement
Native Religious Beliefs
How We Assist
Our attorneys remedy discrimination through state and federal civil rights laws, as well as fair credit, employment, land use and housing laws by way of the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, United States Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and the California and United States Department of Education.
Potential Areas of Discrimination
Q. I am being discriminated against because I am Native American, can CILS assist?
A. Maybe. Each case will have to be assessed individually. Generally a claim of discrimination arises in the area of being denied housing or employment. CILS can assist you with submitting a complaint to the state Department of Fair Employment Housing who will investigate your case complaint and it is discrimination is found the Department will represent you in a case against the employer or landlord. If the Department, determines there has been no discrimination, CILS will assess your case to determine if it has legal merit to pursue.
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If you want to inquire further about this topic or would like additional assistance, please contact your local field office.