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Created: 28.07.2022

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Civil Rights Act of 1991

This act is an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that strengthens protections against workplace discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, or national origin. It also expands the right to trial by jury and allows for compensatory and punitive damages in cases of intentional discrimination.

PROTECT Act: The PROTECT Act (Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act)

is a US federal law passed in 2003 that strengthens penalties for crimes related to child pornography and sexual exploitation of children, and provides additional resources for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these crimes.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

This landmark US federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment, education, and public accommodations. It also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate complaints of discrimination and enforce the law.

Sexual Predators Act

There is not a specific law with this name at the federal level in the US. However, many states have passed laws with similar names that increase penalties for sex crimes and impose registration and community notification requirements for convicted sex offenders. These laws are designed to protect the public from sexual predators and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

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