Civil rights laws in the United States include the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in many areas, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in federally funded programs: 

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

  This landmark legislation prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It also strengthened voting rights enforcement and desegregated schools. 

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

  This law prohibits discrimination in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. It applies to exclusion from participation, denial of benefits, and other forms of discrimination. 

Individuals can file administrative complaints with the federal agency that provides funds to a recipient if they believe discrimination has occurred. They can also file a lawsuit in federal court. 

The Department of Justice also has a Civil Rights Division that reviews reports of discrimination. Individuals can submit a report online, and the division will send it to a team that specializes in the type of issue.