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Filing a Conscience or Religious Freedom Complaint

If you believe that a covered entity discriminated against you (or someone else) on the basis of conscience or religious freedom, coerced you to violate your conscience or religious beliefs, or burdened your free exercise of religion, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). You may file a complaint for yourself, your organization, or for someone else.

Complaint Process

Learn about the process of submitting a conscience or religious freedom complaint against a health care or social service provider.

File a Complaint Online

File your complaint electronically via the OCR Complaint Portal.

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Content last reviewed April 10, 2025
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