Minneapolis Plans Major Overhaul Of Civil Rights Ordinance To Expand Protections For Marginalized Groups

Minneapolis is on the verge of making sweeping changes to its Civil Rights Ordinance, as city officials aim to strengthen protections for various marginalized groups. Council Member Jason Chavez recently spoke with the Civil Rights Commission to discuss a comprehensive plan designed to bring significant updates to the ordinance. According to Jason Chavez - Minneapolis Ward 9, these amendments include extending protected class status to homeless individuals, immigrants, and justice-impacted people.

The envisioned changes seem rather extensive. They are set to address issues ranging from religious accommodations to the parameters of familial status. In Chavez's statement, he highlighted additional amendments such as "language that requires accommodating an individual’s ability to practice or observe their religion" and "updating the definition of familial status to include those residing with and caring for adults who are unable to care for themselves," as a state by Jason Chavez - Minneapolis Ward 9.

Moreover, the proposed updates expand the scope of what constitutes racial discrimination. Citing Chavez's words, the aim is "Expanding the definition of race in the ordinance to include hair texture and style, mirroring the Crown Act in Minnesota state law."

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