California Civil Rights Department resources for immigrants
The state Civil Rights Department explains how California law protects everyone, regardless of immigration status, from discrimination, hate violence and human trafficking. It accepts complaints and describes how it can support some victims seeking U visas, T visas or deferred action.
Your next step
Read the factsheet, then file a complaint online or call 800-884-1684.
Questions to ask
- Does my situation fall under the laws CRD enforces?
- Is there a deadline to file?
- Can I get language help?
If this one cannot help
Other starting points for the same need:
- California Labor Commissioner wage claims: California’s state office for unpaid wages, overtime and missed breaks. File online, by email, by mail or in person. California labor laws protect workers regardless of immigration status. Most wage claims must be filed within 3 years.
- Legal Aid at Work: Free legal information and advice for low-income California workers about pay, discrimination, leave and retaliation, with help in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and other languages. Call 415-864-8848 or start online.
- California EDD: Official unemployment information, job services, and guidance for navigating an existing claim.
What this listing can tell you
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Official source & review
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/resources-for-immigrants/
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Official pages read on 2026-10-22 for service area, contact methods, cost, languages, intake and eligibility. Each field in verification names its source. Current openings and individual eligibility are not confirmed.
What the official pages say
- Service area
- Not recorded.
- How to contact
- 800-884-1684 (voice); California Relay 711; contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov; online complaint. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Cost
- Not stated. Not stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Languages
- Page links to Language Services; languages not listed here. Not stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- How to start
- Complaint process online. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Stated limits
- Protections apply 'regardless of immigration status'. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
Current openings and whether you qualify are not confirmed. Ask the organization.
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