Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§2000a–2 Prohibition Against Deprivation Of, Interference With, and Punishment for Exercising Rights and Privileges Secured by Section 2000a or 2000a–1 of This Title
Title 42 › CHAPTER 21 — CIVIL RIGHTS › SUBCHAPTER II — PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS › § 2000a–2
Summary
No one may refuse to give, take away, or try to take away a person's protected rights. No one may threaten, force, or punish someone for using or trying to use those rights.
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Title 42, §2000a–2
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No person shall (a) withhold, deny, or attempt to withhold or deny, or deprive or attempt to deprive any person of any right or privilege secured by section 2000a or 2000a–1 of this title, or (b) intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any person with the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by section 2000a or 2000a–1 of this title, or (c) punish or attempt to punish any person for exercising or attempting to exercise any right or privilege secured by section 2000a or 2000a–1 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 2000a–2
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102