Which of the following contributed to an increase in civil rights lawsuits since the 1980s?

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Each of these legislative acts contributed to an increase in civil rights lawsuits. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 expanded rights for individuals with disabilities, the Civil Rights Act of 1991 provided for the right to trial by jury on discrimination claims and introduced the possibility of emotional distress damages and limited punitive damages for discrimination victims, and § 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 allowed for the filing of civil suits against law enforcement agencies for engaging in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives persons of rights protected by the Constitution or U.S. laws.

Which of the Following Contributed to an Increase in Civil