In the United States, human rights are protected by a combination of federal and state laws, as well as the Constitution. The most important federal laws protecting human rights include the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Housing Act. These laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and familial status. Additionally, the US Constitution, specifically the Bill of Rights, contains several amendments that protect individual rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial. State and local governments also have laws and ordinances that protect human rights within their jurisdictions.