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This bill aims to prohibit the use of predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers in cases involving race discrimination, giving individuals the option to pursue legal action in court instead of being forced into arbitration. Specifically, the bill defines a "race discrimination dispute" as any allegation of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, or national origin under federal, tribal, state, or local laws. When such a dispute arises, the person alleging discrimination can choose to invalidate any prior arbitration agreement and instead file a lawsuit in court. The bill ensures that courts, not arbitrators, will determine the applicability and validity of such agreements, which means individuals cannot be compelled to resolve race discrimination claims through mandatory arbitration. The legislation will apply to any disputes or claims that arise on or after the date of enactment, effectively giving individuals more legal flexibility in addressing workplace race discrimination. By amending Title 9 of the United States Code, the bill creates a new chapter specifically focused on arbitration of race discrimination disputes and provides clear guidelines for how such cases should be handled.

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