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Civil Rights Enforcement

The United States Attorney’s Office, in coordination with the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice, vigorously enforces federal civil rights laws throughout the state of Colorado. These laws prohibit discrimination, protect the constitutional rights of residents, and affirm equal opportunity for all. The U.S. Attorney’s Office enforces civil rights through civil litigation and criminal prosecution and, in all cases, represents the interests of the United States.

Community Resources

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has a variety of educational brochures that explain federal civil rights protections, including protections in the areas of housing, education, and employment. To request brochures, email usaco.civilrights@usdoj.gov.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office also offers trainings on civil rights topics. For information about our community work and trainings, please visit the Community Outreach page.

Civil Rights Complaints

The U.S. Attorney’s Office welcomes information from the public that brings to our attention possible violations of our nation's civil rights laws. Civil rights complaints can be submitted by email, mail, or phone. You do not need a special form to submit a complaint, but we recommend using the form below:

To submit a complaint by email, complete and save the form above, and email it to: usaco.civilrights@usdoj.gov

To submit a complaint by mail, print and complete the form above, and mail it to:

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado
Civil Rights Intake Coordinator
1801 California St., Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202

To submit a complaint by phone, call 303-454-0100.

Language interpretation and disability accommodations are available upon request.

Federal Civil Rights Statutes

For information about the civil rights laws we enforce, please click on the following links:

 

LEGAL RESOURCES

*  Service Members Toolkit

Sexual Harassment In Housing Toolkit

Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) Toolkit

*  Disability Rights Section/ADA Toolkit

          https://www.ada.gov/effective-comm.pdf

          https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/titleII_2010/titleII_primer.pdf

          American's with Disabilities Act: Information for Law Enforcement (ada.gov)

          https://www.ada.gov/smbusgd.pdf

Civil Rights Press Releases

Ouray Lodge and Hot Springs Agrees to Improve Access for Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Wells Fargo Agrees to Training on New Companywide Policy to Improve Telephone Access by Customers Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Colorado High School Activities Association Agrees to Improve Access for Student Athletes with Disabilities

U.S. Attorney's Office Files Suit Against Landlord Alleging Sexual Harassment of Tenant

U.S. Attorney’s Office Resolves Complaint about Wheelchair-Accessibility of Concentra Urgent Care Facility in Downtown Denver

Justice Department Announces New Language Access Law Enforcement Initiative

U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Settlement with City of Denver and Concert Promoters Relating to Overcharging for Wheelchair-Accessible Seating at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

U.S. Attorney’s Office Gets Relief Under ADA for 10-Year-Old Deaf Soccer Player

Justice Department Settles Investigation into Language Barriers in the Colorado Administrative Court System

U.S. Attorney’s Office Enforces Americans with Disabilities Act Against Airport Parking Company

Colorado U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement With Walmart Over Discrimination Claim By Naval Reservist

U.S. Attorney's Office Resolves Complaint From Customer With HIV Who Was Refused Service By Tattoo Artist

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Agrees to New Policies to Improve Communication with Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

U.S. Attorney's Office Resolves Fair Housing Act Claims Against Snowmass Village Homeowners Association For Refusing To Allow Disabled Resident To Live With Assistance Dog

Updated August 31, 2023