Overview of Selected Federal Criminal Civil Rights Statutes

Smith, Alison M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Criminal justice;    Prisoners';    rights;    Rights of institutionalized persons;    Civil rights;   

RP-ID  :  R43830
RP-ID  :  R43830_2014Dec16

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Federal criminal civil rights laws impose criminal penalties for deprivation of certain federal rights, privileges, or immunities. These laws prohibit hate crimes based on race, color, religion, or national origin; the burning of places of worship; violence against health care providers; and the transport of persons (particularly women and children) for the purpose of enslavement or forced labor. Some of these laws require a discriminatory motivation while others, such as human trafficking, do not. Some cover offenders acting "under color of any law." The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigates alleged violations. Punishments can range from a fine to lifetime imprisonment; in some cases the death penalty may be imposed, depending upon the circumstances and the resulting injury, if any.This report provides a brief summary of selected federal criminal civil right statutes.