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Civil Rights Act – Public Accommodations
42 U.S.C. § 2000a
Prohibits discrimination in public services.
VETERAN IMPACT
Applies to housing programs and social services.
Civil Rights Act – Employment
42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Prohibits discrimination in employment.
VETERAN IMPACT
Protects VA employees and contractors.
Civil Rights Under Color of Law
42 U.S.C. § 1983
Allows lawsuits for civil rights violations by government actors.
VETERAN IMPACT
Key statute used in federal civil rights litigation.
Conspiracy Against Civil Rights
42 U.S.C. § 1985
Protects against coordinated civil rights violations.
VETERAN IMPACT
Applies when multiple officials coordinate retaliation.
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
15 U.S.C. § 1691
Prohibits credit discrimination.
VETERAN IMPACT
Protects veterans from financial discrimination.