Title seven of that federal law says employers cannot discriminate based on race,color,religion, sex and national origin.
VOA: special.2009.07.03
Until now,federal law has covered crimes based on a victim's race,color, religion or national origin.
VOA: special.2009.10.31
The original law allowed for race, color and national origin to be considered as one of several factors and only prohibited law enforcement from focusing "solely" on those characteristics.
Other claims in the suit included unfair competition and false designation of origin under federal trademark law, as well as trademark infringement, unfair trade practices, and injury to business reputation under Texas law.