The Civil Rights Division is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of Chapter 38 - Civil Rights Ordinance, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the anti-discrimination provisions of RSMo. 213 (Missouri Revised Statutes). 

Protected Classes

Protected classes differ for each category enforced by the Civil Rights Division. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination but are not sure of your protected class, please file your complaint so that the intake officer or an investigator may discuss the situation with you. 

Employment: Race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Housing: Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, mental or physical disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender expression, ethnic background, or being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. 

Public Accommodation: Race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity.