Here are resources for immigrants in California facing discrimination or seeking legal and social support: --- ### **Immediate Support** 1. **California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)** - Handles complaints related to discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. - Phone: 1-800-884-1684 - Website: [www.dfeh.ca.gov](https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/) 2. **U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** - Addresses workplace discrimination, including against immigrants based on nationality or race. - Phone: 1-800-669-4000 - Website: [www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) 3. **National Immigration Law Center (NILC)** - Provides advocacy and resources for low-income immigrants facing discrimination. - Website: [www.nilc.org](https://www.nilc.org/) --- ### **Legal Support and Advocacy** 1. **Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)** - Offers education and resources to help immigrants understand their rights. - Website: [www.ilrc.org](https://www.ilrc.org/) 2. **California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA)** - Focuses on legal aid for immigrant workers and families experiencing discrimination or exploitation. - Phone: 1-800-337-0690 - Website: [www.crla.org](https://www.crla.org/) 3. **Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles** - Provides free or low-cost legal assistance for discrimination and immigrant rights issues. - Phone: 888-349-9695 - Website: [www.advancingjustice-la.org](https://www.advancingjustice-la.org/) 4. **Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef)** - Specializes in legal defense for immigrant communities. - Website: [www.immdef.org](https://www.immdef.org/) 5. **Legal Aid at Work** - Focuses on workplace discrimination and rights for immigrant workers. - Phone: 1-415-864-8848 - Website: [www.legalaidatwork.org](https://www.legalaidatwork.org/) --- ### **Workers' Rights and Labor Advocacy** 1. **California Labor Commissioner’s Office** - Investigates wage theft and discrimination claims, including against undocumented workers. - Phone: 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) - Website: [www.dir.ca.gov/dlse](https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse) 2. **Centro Legal de la Raza (Bay Area)** - Offers workers' rights advocacy and legal assistance for immigrant laborers. - Website: [www.centrolegal.org](https://www.centrolegal.org/) 3. **Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)** - Advocates for immigrant workers’ rights and offers legal assistance. - Phone: 1-888-624-4752 - Website: [www.chirla.org](https://www.chirla.org/) --- ### **Civil Rights Organizations** 1. **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Northern/Southern California** - Advocates for immigrant rights and fights against discrimination. - Phone: - Northern CA: 1-415-621-2493 - Southern CA: 1-213-977-9500 - Website: [www.aclunc.org](https://www.aclunc.org/) | [www.aclusocal.org](https://www.aclusocal.org/) 2. **Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)** - Offers litigation and advocacy for Latino and immigrant communities facing discrimination. - Phone: 1-213-629-2512 - Website: [www.maldef.org](https://www.maldef.org/) 3. **Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) - California** - Supports Muslim immigrants experiencing discrimination. - Phone: - Los Angeles: 1-714-776-1177 - Sacramento Valley/Central CA: 1-916-441-6269 - Website: [www.cair.com](https://www.cair.com/) --- ### **Community Support and Education** 1. **Immigrants Rising** - Provides resources for undocumented individuals, including those facing discrimination. - Website: [www.immigrantsrising.org](https://www.immigrantsrising.org/) 2. **Resilience OC** - Offers workshops and advocacy for immigrant communities. - Website: [www.resilienceoc.org](https://www.resilienceoc.org/) 3. **California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC)** - Advocacy and support for immigrant-friendly policies and rights. - Website: [www.caimmigrant.org](https://www.caimmigrant.org/) --- ### **Know Your Rights** 1. **Immigrant Rights Toolkit (California Attorney General’s Office)** - Guides immigrants on how to handle workplace discrimination or encounters with law enforcement. - Website: [oag.ca.gov/immigrant](https://oag.ca.gov/immigrant) 2. **United We Dream - Know Your Rights Resources** - Provides toolkits and training for immigrants facing discrimination. - Website: [www.unitedwedream.org](https://www.unitedwedream.org/) --- If you'd like further assistance or a tailored recommendation, feel free to ask!