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Hate Crimes and Criminal Civil Rights Violations
A civil rights violation may become a crime if it involves the use (or threat of use) of force. Hate crimes are intended to hurt and intimidate someone because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religious, sexual orientation, or disability. Below you will find information on hate crimes and prosecution of civil rights violations, as well as links to resources from the federal government.
The Basics:
Government Resources:
- Hate Crime Information (FBI)
- Preventing Youth Hate Crime (U.S. Dept. of Ed.)
- Initiative to Combat Post-9/11 Discriminatory Backlash (U.S. Dept. of Justice)
FAQs
- What is fair housing?
- Besides hiring, what other aspects of the employment relationship are regulated by antidiscrimination laws?
- How can the prospective tenant prove that the landlord has illegally discriminated?
- Do I have to take field sobriety tests if the police ask me to?
- Can a homeowner legally refuse to sell a home to a potential buyer?
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