The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) protects your rights against discrimination and ensures that your health information is private, secure, and accessible.
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May 18
Today, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announces a historic reorganization of the Office for Civil Rights. Our new structure puts patients, families, and communities at the center of everything we do. Read the full press release at hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-annou…
#HHS #ConscienceRights #CivilRights #ReligiousFreedom
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Jun 9
Were you discriminated against by a @HHSGov funded program for exercising your conscience rights — or because of your faith?
We want to hear from you. Learn about your rights at hhs.gov/conscience/your-prot…
#ConscienceRights #CivilRights #ReligiousFreedom
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Jun 9
"OCR is done treating conscience rights as second-class rights. Conscience rights are civil rights."
— @HHSOCR, Director Paula M. Stannard, Director
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Jun 9
In late April, the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias released its 2026 Report.
The findings are serious. The actions @HHSgov is taking are real. Watch the full conversation with @HHSOCR, Director, Paula M. Stannard & @HHS_ASH, Admiral Brian Christine.
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HHS Civil Rights retweeted
.@HHSOCR is reestablishing the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division at @HHSGov. Under the leadership of @POTUS and @SecKennedy, we are reversing the reckless policies of the Biden administration and restoring Americans’ constitutional right to exercise their faith.
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Jun 2
Following a recent federal court ruling in Tennessee v. Kennedy, HHS will no longer enforce provisions of the 2024 ACA Nondiscrimination Rule related to gender identity. Read more: hhs.gov/press-room/informs-c…
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May 18
"This reorganization reinstitutes a structure that rightly prioritizes civil rights and conscience and religious freedom alongside health information privacy and security.”
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May 18
Thanks @SecKennedy for your commitment restore and protect conscience and religious liberty.
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May 7
The Office for Civil Rights at @HHSGov is extending the compliance dates for web content and mobile app accessibility under Section 504 by one year.
This ensures funding recipients have the necessary time to fully comply with these critical standards. Read more: hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-exten…
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May 7
As this National Day of Prayer draws to a close, we are grateful for the communities of faith that enrich the fabric of America and for the faith leaders who serve with purpose and principle.
ICYMI, watch our special message from @HHSOCR, Director, Paula Stannard and @HHSFaithCenter, Director, Monty Burks.
#NationalDayofPrayer #HHS #FaithInService
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May 7
Conscience rights are civil rights!
The @HHSFaithCenter and the @HHSOCR are two sides of the same coin: one promoting the power of lived experience through community outreach to faith communities and one protecting conscience and religious freedom in health and human services: dailysignal.com/2026/05/07/f…
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May 7
@HHSOCR is committed to vigorously enforcing conscience and religious freedom laws in health and human services.
This #NationalDayofPrayer, we reaffirm our dedication to promoting faith communities and protecting their legal rights.
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May 7
On this National Day of Prayer, hear directly from @HHSOCR, Director, Paula Stannard and @HHSFaithCenter, Director, Monty Burks as they share a message of reflection, respect, and the enduring role of faith communities in partnering with @HHSGov programs.
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May 7
Today, we reflect on the National Day of Prayer, a cherished tradition that calls us to reflect on the values of compassion, service, and unity.
@HHSOCR, faith and civil rights walk hand in hand. We honor every American’s freedom of religion and the diversity of beliefs that strengthens our communities.
#NationalDayofPrayer #HHS #CivilRights #ConscienceRights
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May 6
OCR Director Paula Stannard recognizes and thanks OCR public servants for their dedication and impactful work that advance essential rights of all Americans.
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May 1
@HHSOCR remains deeply committed to service, innovation, and improving the health of all Americans—and that includes protecting religious liberty.
ICYMI: Read the full report and see the actions we are taking to eradicate bias: hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-detai… @HHSGov @ADM_Christine
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Apr 30
Read our fact sheet: "How HHS is Eradicating Bias Against Americans of Faith." Learn more about our ongoing efforts here: hhs.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Apr 30
@HHSOCR welcomes the release of the DOJ’s 2026 Report of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias. Under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, we are taking sweeping corrective actions to restore religious liberty and conscience protections.
Read more: hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-detai… @HHSGov
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Apr 30
RT @TheJusticeDept: 🚨TODAY: The Task Force to Eradicate Christian Bias published a report detailing how the Biden Administration’s prosecut…
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