Louisiana

Discrimination

Know Your Rights

• A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

  Federal civil rights laws that enforce equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section

• American Civil Liberties Union -- National Web Site

  Main site for the ACLU. Information about what this organization does and information about some legal issues. Content Detail

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  ACLU

• Brennan Center for Justice

  "The Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on the fundamental issues of democracy and justice. Our work ranges from voting rights to redistricting reform, from access to the courts to presidential power in the fight against terrorism." -- from the Brennan Center's Web site. Content Detail

• Civil Rights and Liberties. The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice

  This government site has information about how to report civil rights violations, and it has information about some civil rights issues. This is the Web site of the government unit responsible for enforcing major federal anti-discrimination laws. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Justice

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

  Website of the federal agency that investigates charges of discrimination. Content Detail

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  EEOC

• Facts about pregnancy discrimination

  Your rights under federal law. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth

  Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more. English/Spanish/Korean available. Content Detail

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  Immigrant Legal Resource Center

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Korean / 한국어

• Louisiana Fair Housing

  See this brochure to learn some basic things about fair housing laws and housing discrimination. Content Detail

  By:

  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Chào Mừng Quý Vị Đến Hoa Kỳ: Sổ Hướng Dẫn Dành Cho Người Mới Nhập Cư (Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants)

  Chào Mừng Quý Vị Đến Hoa Kỳ: Sổ Hướng Dẫn Dành Cho Người Mới Nhập Cư Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

  Read this in:

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Employment Rights of the Disabled

  Protections on the job for people with disabilities, under federal and Louisiana law. Read More

  By:

  Advocacy Center

• FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces New Actions to Promote Rehabilitation and Reintegration for the Formerly- Incarcerated

  Read here about the latest developments to help people with criminal records. Content Detail

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  The White House