Who is protected against discrimination based on race, color, and national origin?
EVERYONE! Many people believe that minorities have greater rights under the anti-discrimination laws than others, but that is not true. All people fall within the definition of race, color, and national origin and all have equal protection under the law. However, most of the complaints received by the IHRC about race, national origin, or color discrimination come from persons of Hispanic, African-American, or Native American descent. Persons who are discriminated against because of their association with minorities or minority organizations are also covered by the law.
