Civil & Human Rights
What counts as discrimination by a government agency?
I believe a local housing office treated my application differently because of my religion. How do I know whether this is illegal discrimination?
Asked anonymously · 4 weeks ago · Michigan, US
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Many laws prohibit public bodies from treating people differently because of protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, national origin or disability. Evidence of discrimination can include:
- Comments or written statements showing bias.
- Others in similar situations being treated better.
- Unexplained departures from normal procedures.
You may be able to file an administrative complaint, a lawsuit, or both, often with short deadlines. Save every letter, email and note of conversations.
This is general information, not legal advice — speak to a licensed lawyer about your situation.
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