Overview: In an effort to enhance civil rights protections, the Minneapolis City Council’s Public Health and Safety Committee discussed and advanced a proposed ordinance that seeks to expand the list of protected classes within the city. The ordinance introduces new categories such as housing status, justice impact status, and height and weight, aiming to address systemic discrimination across various sectors including employment, education, and housing. The proposed changes reflect the city’s ongoing efforts to promote equity and combat discrimination, particularly focusing on the needs of marginalized communities.