American Law Info Files (ALIF)

An Information Center to Raise Muslim Awareness of U.S. Law

What To Do in Cases of

Discrimination

Employment Discrimination:

1. File a complaint by calling the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at the following phone numbers: 1-202-663-4814 (Hotline) or 1-800-669-4000.
2. Contact the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Legal Department to report your incident and consult with an attorney at 1-202-244-2990, (fax) 1-202-244-3196, or (email) [email protected]

Airline Passenger Profiling:

1. 1- File a complaint with the United States Department of Transportation by calling the Aviation Consumer Protection Division at the following phone numbers: 1-202-366-2220, 1-202-336-5957, or 1-202-336-5945 or (email) [email protected] . Or send detailed complaint letters to:
   • Aviation Consumer Protection Division
   • U.S. Department of Transportation
   • Room 4107, C-75
   • Washington, DC 20590
2. 2- Contact the ADC Legal Department to report your incident and consult with an attorney at 1-202-244-2990, (fax) 1-202-244-3196, or (email) [email protected]

Hate Crimes:

1. Call your local Police Department and file a police report.
2. Contact the ADC Legal Department to report your incident and consult with an attorney at 1-202-244-2990, (fax) 1-202-244-3196, or (email) [email protected] .

Housing Discrimination:

1. File a complaint by calling the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the following phone numbers: 1-800-669-9777 and if you believe there is a pattern or practice of discrimination, contact the Housing and Civil Enforcement Section at 1-202-514-4713.
2. Contact the ADC Legal Department to report your incident and consult with an attorney at 1-202-244-2990, (fax) 1-202-244-3196, or (email) [email protected] .

Education Discrimination:

1. File a complaint by calling the Educational Opportunities Section at the following phone number: 1-202-514-4092.
2. Contact the ADC Education and Outreach Department to report your incident at 1-202-244-2990, (fax) 1-202-244-3196, or (email) [email protected]

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