Civil Rights Laws in District of Columbia.

The DCHRA prohibits discrimination based on a broad list of protected characteristics — including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, source of income, and others — in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education.

Federal civil-rights statutes — including § 1983 for state-actor misconduct and Title VII for employment discrimination — are frequently paired with DCHRA claims.