Civil Rights Laws in Michigan.

Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, and marital status.

Prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education. Requires reasonable accommodation.

Criminalizes hate-based acts of intimidation. Civil remedies also available; plaintiffs may recover treble damages or $2,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees.

MDCR investigates discrimination complaints, issues right-to-sue letters, and may hold administrative hearings before the Civil Rights Commission.