; or (ii) using a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce; (B) the defendant uses a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in connection with the conduct described in paragraph (1); (C) in connection with the conduct described in paragraph (1), the defendant employs a firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive or incendiary device, or other weapon that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce; (D) the conduct described in paragraph (1)— (i) interferes with commercial or other economic activity in which the victim is engaged at the time of the conduct; or (ii) otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce. (e) Damages In any civil action brought under this section in which the plaintiff prevails, the court— (1) shall award treble compensatory damages and a reasonable attorney's fee; and (2) may, in its discretion, award equitable relief. (f) Limitations (1) Period of limitation An action under this section may not be commenced later than 3 years after the date of the act complained of. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a cause of action under subsection (d) for— (A) a random act unrelated to actual or perceived religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability