Fear among New Yorkers, particularly in marginalized communities, prevents individuals from reporting discrimination despite existing strong protections under the New York City Human Rights Law. The law safeguards against discrimination based on over 25 categories, including race and sexual orientation. Recent expansions include protections against housing discrimination due to arrest records and the addition of height and weight as protected categories. Ensuring that individuals feel safe to report discrimination is essential for the enforcement of civil rights and for fostering dignity and equal treatment for all.
The New York City Human Rights Law protects against discrimination across more than 25 categories, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and more.
When fear keeps people from reporting discrimination, the promise of civil rights fades away, impacting individual New Yorkers and weakening our collective ability to uphold civil rights protections.
Earlier this year, our Commission expanded legal protections to prohibit housing discrimination based on arrest records, criminal convictions, or other criminal history.
New York City's local protections remain strong and they matter now more than ever, especially amid a troubling rise in fear and uncertainty.
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