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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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The Golden Age of Civil Rights

One intake. One standard. One office for every American.

Meet Our Team

Devon Westhill, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the USDA delivers some remarks during a monthly Civil Rights Huddle meeting, USDA Headquarters, Washington D.C.
The Office of Civil Rights helps ensure USDA programs, services, and workplaces are fair, accessible, and free from discrimination. Meet the leaders and teams working across the Department to uphold civil rights for every American.

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OASCR's mission is to facilitate the fair treatment of USDA customers and employees while ensuring the delivery and enforcement of civil rights programs and activities. Through a coordinated, Department-wide approach, OASCR helps protect equal access to USDA programs, services, and employment opportunities.