Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 allows victims of intentional discrimination based on their religion to recover compensatory and punitive damages. This expanded the remedies available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which previously only allowed victims of intentional discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin to recover such damages. Victims of disparate impact discrimination may still recover only equitable relief and back pay, while victims of disability discrimination may also receive compensatory and punitive damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.