Human Rights Commissioners

The Human Rights Commission consists of up to twelve members, appointed to four-year terms by the Mayor, with advice and consent of the City Council. Appointees are paid $50 for each monthly Human Rights Commission meeting attended.

Meetings: 4:30 PM on the first Tuesday of each month in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall.

The Michigan City Human Rights Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year.

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – aclu.org
  Advocates for individual rights and civil liberties through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – hud.gov
  Oversees fair housing laws, provides housing assistance programs, and works to eliminate housing discrimination.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – eeoc.gov
  Enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and investigates complaints of employment discrimination.
• Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) – in.gov/icrc
  Enforces state civil rights laws and investigates discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education.

• Indiana Legal Services – indianalegalservices.org
  Provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in areas such as housing, family law, and consumer rights.
• Federal Trade Commission – Credit Division – ftc.gov/credit
  Educates consumers about credit rights, identity theft, and fair credit reporting practices.
• LaPorte County Government – laportego.in.gov
  Offers local government services, including legal resources, public safety, and community programs.
• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) – dol.gov
  Protects workers’ rights by enforcing labor laws, workplace safety regulations, and fair wage standards.