Civil Rights Complaints

When you face discrimination or prejudice… contact the Human Relations Commission.

The City of East Lansing safeguards your civil and human rights; empowers and defends; ensures justice amidst discrimination; intervenes to resolve disputes; and mediates to bring parties to civility.

The Human Relations Commission:

• ensures your equal rights in housing, education and public accommodations/ services;
• strives to mediate disagreements involving civil and human rights issues;
• enforces the aforementioned civil rights protections according to the City Code and within the Citys boundaries;
• advises the City Council on civil rights and related issues;
• educates the community to resolve or avoid tensions and discriminations;
• reviews the status of social services in East Lansing (e.g.: nature, effectiveness, quality, availability and accessibility);
• promotes human dignity and respect for the rights of all in East Lansing; and
• maintains jurisdiction over the City but not MSUs campus. The commission can refer you to the proper campus agency.

What do I do if I am discriminated against?

• Immediately record the facts of the incident: date, time, place, names, etc.
• Download the Initial Inquiry Form, complete and return it to City Hall by mail or in person.

For more information, visit the Human Relations Commission website.