Civil Rights Commission (Puerto Rico)

Civil Rights Commission

Commission overview
Formed	June 28, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-06-28)
Jurisdiction	Statewide
Headquarters	San Juan, Puerto Rico
Commission executive	Ever Padilla Ruiz, Executive Director
Key document	Act No. 102 of 1965
Website	www.cdc.pr.gov

The Civil Rights Commission (Spanish: Comisión de Derechos Civiles) is an official entity within the legislative branch of the government of Puerto Rico charged with investigating violations of citizens' civil rights. The commission is empowered to educate citizens about their civil rights, investigate alleged civil rights violations, and carry out studies and investigations. Amendments to its organic law also empowers it to appear as a "friend of the court" in cases that the commission deems to have an important effect on civil rights in Puerto Rico.