Strengthening Civil Rights: Equal Economic Opportunity and Protection Against Discrimination.
This law significantly strengthens protections against racial discrimination in daily economic activities, such as shopping, applying for credit, insurance, or renting property. It makes it easier for citizens to pursue claims in court by allowing them to prove discrimination if race was a motivating factor, not necessarily the sole factor. Furthermore, it introduces environmental justice protections related to personal security.
Key points
Easier to prove discrimination: It is sufficient to show that race was a motivating factor in the denial of access to services, credit, or property.
Prohibits practices that have an unequal effect (disparate impact), even if not intentionally discriminatory, unless required by a substantial business necessity.
Guarantees full and equal access to all economic activities, including online shopping, financial services, and real estate transactions.
Protection against discrimination now includes the right to personal and property security, including protection from disproportionate environmental pollution burdens.
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