Complaints

The ICRC receives, investigates, and resolves individual complaints alleging discrimination in violation of Iowa's anti-discrimination law, the "Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965 as amended."

 

• The Iowa Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in 5 areas.
  
• The Act prohibits "discriminatory practices."
  
• Any person who believes that they have been discriminated against in violation of the Act may file a complaint with the ICRC.
  
• The complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory practice.
  
• Filing is the first step in the complaint process.
  
• The ICRC is a neutral, objective law enforcement agency.

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