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THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 21-CIVIL RIGHTS

§§ 1981–2000h-6 · 91 sections

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SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY

SUBCHAPTER I–A-INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS

§ 1997Definitions § 1997aInitiation of civil actions § 1997bCertification requirements; Attorney General to personally sign certification § 1997cIntervention in actions § 1997dProhibition of retaliation § 1997eSuits by prisoners § 1997fReport to Congress § 1997gPriorities for use of funds § 1997hNotice to Federal departments § 1997iDisclaimer respecting standards of care § 1997jDisclaimer respecting private litigation § 1997a–1Subpoena authority

SUBCHAPTER II-PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

SUBCHAPTER III-PUBLIC FACILITIES

SUBCHAPTER IV-PUBLIC EDUCATION

SUBCHAPTER V-FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS

SUBCHAPTER VI-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SUBCHAPTER VII-REGISTRATION AND VOTING STATISTICS

SUBCHAPTER VIII-COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVICE

SUBCHAPTER IX-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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