The Civil Rights Act of 1991 and other federal statutes permit civil actions for a deprivation of civil rights, including violations of constitutional protections, violations of civil rights legislation, or any other antidiscrimination law. Victims of racial discrimination may recover monetary damages, including punitive damages and attorney’s fees in appropriate circumstances. Victims may also seek an injunction or other equitable remedy.

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