Keep me logged in until I sign out. Federal civil rights laws that prohibit excessive force by police officers, for example, mirror state laws that prohibit assault and make assault a crime. So, a person who is a victim of police brutality may have a cause of action in federal court for the violation of the civil rights laws as well as a cause of action in state court for wrongful assault and battery. Some civil rights laws overlap in their protections.
Housing discrimination violates many state and local laws, as well.
A victim of discrimination can seek remedies under more than one law. Lawyers who specialize in civil rights law can assist a victim of discrimination in determining how, whom, and where to sue. LIVE, REAL TIME Global Streaming Financial News and Business Information. Excellent legal service at your convenience. For less than you'd expect.