Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law that prohibits harassment based on protected characteristics including race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from harassment and discrimination
Fair Housing Act: Federal law addressing harassment in housing contexts, prohibiting discrimination in housing-related matters
Communications Decency Act: Federal law addressing online communications and harassment issues
Interstate Communications Act: Federal legislation governing harassment and threats that cross state lines
Federal Anti-Stalking Statute: 18 U.S.C. ยง 2261A - Federal law addressing stalking behaviors and related harassment
State Anti-Harassment Statutes: State-specific laws defining and prohibiting various forms of harassment, varying by jurisdiction
State Stalking Laws: State-level legislation specifically addressing stalking behaviors and remedies
State Cyberbullying Laws: State-specific regulations governing online harassment and cyberbullying
State Personal Injury Laws: State laws governing civil claims for personal injury, including emotional distress from harassment
State Civil Rights Laws: State-specific protections for civil rights, often providing additional protections beyond federal law
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for freedom of speech that must be balanced against harassment claims
Fourth Amendment Considerations: Constitutional privacy protections that may be relevant in harassment cases
Due Process Rights: Constitutional requirements for fair legal proceedings and notice in harassment cases
