Civil Rights

We enforce the laws of Minneapolis that protect and advance the civil and human rights of everyone who lives in, works in or visits our city.

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What we do

We explain the mission and work of the Department of Civil Rights.

Department news

We share updates from the City of Minneapolis Civil Rights Department.

Proposed Community Commission on Police Oversight

Learn about the Civil Rights proposal for a Community Commission on Police Oversight

Divisions

Complaint Investigations Division

You are protected from discrimination in Minneapolis if you live, work or visit here.

Office of Police Conduct Review

This neutral agency investigates allegations of police misconduct made to the City.

Labor Standards Enforcement Division

We enforce the City's Sick and Safe Time, Minimum Wage and Wage Theft ordinances.

Contract Compliance Division

We ensure that spending by contractors on City projects invests in equity and workers.

Office of Administration and Policy

We manage administrative operations for the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.

Programs

Civil Rights U visa certification

We help victims of crime by certifying U visa applications based on discrimination.

Urban Scholars

This program is for college and graduate students who want to work in the public sector.

File a complaint

File a police misconduct complaint

File a discrimination complaint

File a wage theft complaint

File a sick & safe time complaint

Contact us

Department of Civil Rights

Alberder Gillespie

Director

Email the Civil Rights Department

Phone

Phone: 612-673-3012
Fax: 612-673-2599
TTY: 612-673-2157

Address
350 S. 5th St., Room 239
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays