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Report a federal government action in New York

Use this form to report federal government action in New York State. 

Report state or local government involvement in immigration enforcement

Use this form to report New York state or local government involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement or detention. 

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New York state agency, state police, state university police, or state correctional facility

The OAG does not handle complaints about discrimination or misconduct by a state agency, New York State Police, SUNY police department, or a state correctional facility. For free legal assistance, contact Lawhelpny.org.

To report New York state or local law enforcement involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement or detention, please use our Immigrant trust complaint form.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police, Port Authority Police Department

Complaints about the MTA or Port Authority of NY & NJ police departments are under the jurisdiction of the respective Inspectors General.

You may file a complaint with the Office of the MTA Insp​ector General through the agency’s online form, in person at any command, or through the MTAPD IAB hotline at 1-212-878-1278.

Report misconduct by the PAPD by downloading and completing a complaint form, in person at the central police desk or any police command, through email at InspectorGeneral@panynj.gov or by calling 1-973-565-4340.