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42 U.S.C. § 3617

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Interference, coercion, or intimidation
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Title
42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter
CH45
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by section 3603, 3604, 3605, or 3606 of this title. (Pub. L. 90–284, title VIII, § 818, formerly § 817, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 89; renumbered § 818 and amended Pub. L. 100–430, §§ 8(1), 10, Sept. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 1625, 1635.) Editorial Notes Prior ProvisionsA prior section 818 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 819 and is classified to section 3618 of this title. Amendments1988—Pub. L. 100–430 struck out at end “This section may be enforced by appropriate civil action.” Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 1988 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 100–430 effective on the 180th day beginning after Sept. 13, 1988, see section 13(a) of Pub. L. 100–430, set out as a note under section 3601 of this title.

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