If Im seeking a drivers license or another service provided by the state or local government, is it a violation of the Human Rights Act for them to inquire about my immigration status?
To inquire about one’s immigration status is likely to elicit information about national origin, a protected class under the Human Rights Act. If such questions are asked only of those who appear to be of a certain national origin and not of others, such a practice would also violate the Act. A public service may ask questions designed to determine if the individual seeking public service is eligible for that service, however.
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