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The fundamental right of all people to be free from discrimination should be vigorously enforced. Policymakers should enact and implement civil rights statutes.

Legislators should enact and strengthen laws against hate crimes. These laws should be vigorously enforced.

Federal and state laws should prohibit maximum hiring ages and mandatory retirement ages for all workers. This should include public-safety employees.

Businesses that bid on federal, state, and local contracts should be required to report any complaints and determinations of unlawful and unfair practices.

Enforcement of civil and criminal laws should avoid penalizing people with escalating fines, loss of rights, or criminal penalties when the person subject to enforcement cannot sa

The federal government should broadly interpret and vigorously enforce the ADA.

Protect people from discrimination—freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right.

Policymakers should support and encourage intergenerational cooperation.

Congress should reauthorize the Elder Justice Act (EJA). It should fully fund the EJA and other programs that address elder abuse.