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The New York City Commission on Human Rights recently released new legal enforcement guidance that defines discrimination on the basis of perceived or actual immigration status and national origin under the New York City Human Rights Law in public accommodations, employment, and housing.
Discrimination on the basis of immigration status and national origin have been illegal in New York City for decades. The guidance reaffirms these protections and provides specific examples of discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment.
