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Federal Civil Rights Offices<\/h1>\n
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Civil rights protections come from various laws at the federal, state, and local levels. Many federal agencies and offices work to protect the civil rights of people in a broad range of areas.<\/p>\r\n

Federal civil rights offices have many initiatives, including combating hate crimes and providing technical assistance to those seeking to understand and uphold civil rights laws. These offices are often charged with investigating and prosecuting civil rights violations and instances of discrimination. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR)<\/a> operates under the U.S. Attorney General in Washington, D.C. These offices have various tasks such as:<\/p>\r\n