The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General protects the rights of all Pennsylvanians.
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Explore key civil rights topics, resources, and guidance to help you understand your protections under the law and recognize potential violations. These resources cover common areas of discrimination—including housing, education, disability access, and hate crimes—so you can take informed action if your rights are impacted.
EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION
The Civil Rights Enforcement Section ensures equity in schools by addressing systemic discrimination and protecting equal access to education. It focuses on statewide issues, while individual complaints are typically referred to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission or another agency.
Disability Protections
The Civil Rights Enforcement Section protects people with disabilities by addressing systemic discrimination and ensuring equal access to housing, employment, education, public services, and accommodations under state and federal law across Pennsylvania.
Criminal Record Protections
The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General enforces state and federal laws governing the use of criminal history record information. The Civil Rights Enforcement Section is responsible for enforcing state and federal anti-discrimination laws, which often are implicated by criminal records exclusions.
Equal Access to Housing
The Civil Rights Enforcement Section combats housing and lending discrimination by enforcing state and federal fair housing laws, ensuring equal access to mortgages, rentals, and financial services for all Pennsylvanians.
Building Trust
The Civil Rights Enforcement Section works to strengthen police-community relations by addressing patterns of misconduct, protecting constitutional rights, and promoting fair, lawful policing practices across Pennsylvania communities.
Protecting Our Communities
The Civil Rights Enforcement Section combats hate crimes by investigating patterns of bias-motivated violence and discrimination, protecting targeted communities, and enforcing laws that uphold safety, dignity, and equal protection across Pennsylvania.
COMMITTED TO EQUITY
The Office of Attorney General works to protect all communities and ensure the safety and rights of residents across the Commonwealth.
Youth Protections
The Attorney General investigates and prosecutes crimes against children and works to prevent abuse, exploitation, and online harm.
Senior Protections
The Office works to protect older adults from fraud, abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and holds accountable those who take advantage of vulnerable seniors.
Serving Those Who Serve
The Attorney General defends the rights of service members and veterans and protects them from fraud, discrimination, and unlawful practices.