Civil rights protections combat pervasive, persistent discrimination

In 2024, Minnesota celebrates the 57th anniversary of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, a landmark civil rights law. While recognizing this milestone, state officials emphasize that discrimination remains widespread and ongoing. The Minnesota Department of Human Rights is focused on using the law to ensure all residents can live with dignity, free from discrimination.

Key initiatives include:

1. Investigating discrimination
2. Educating about new laws:
3. Transformational change with Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department.
4. Centering the customer experience to improve navigation and accessibility.