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The Michigan Civil Rights Commission

The 8-member Michigan Civil Rights Commission was created by the Michigan Constitution to safeguard constitutional and legal guarantees against discrimination. The Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person because of religion, race, color or national origin, genetic information, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, and physical and mental disability. The Michigan Department of Civil Rights serves as the operational arm of the Commission..

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Artificial Intelligence and Civil Rights

"In this age of artificial intelligence, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission commits to securing civil rights protections to individuals within the great State of Michigan who enjoy the protections of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act..."
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Updates to Rules

The rules and procedures of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission were updated in November 2022.
Rules and Procedures for MI Civil Rights Commission