Add caste as protected category in city anti-discrimination law
In Plain English
The city currently prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and other categories. This ordinance adds caste to that list of protected categories. If approved, the Human Rights Commission can investigate complaints and enforce protections against caste-based discrimination in Richmond.
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