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Civil rights are the rights or privileges of American citizens. Civil rights include freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude and the right to equality in public areas. Whenever those rights of an individual are discriminated against, such as denied or interfered with, statutes have been enacted which then grant the individual the right to take legal action in order to protect one's civil rights.
If you or a loved one has suffered damages to his/her civil rights, contact one of our civil rights attorneys.
Civil Rights Topics
- Public Accommodations
- Education
- Voting
- Housing
- Rights of institutionalized persons
- Americans with disabilities
- American Indians
- Japanese-American internment
Civil Rights Complaints
Following are a list of the civil rights complaints that reach court level.
- Sex Discrimination (21%)
- Disability (20%)
- Injured Worker (21%)
- Race/Color (12%)
The most prominent civil rights legislation since reconstruction is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Decisions of the Supreme Court, at the time limited Congressional enforcement of the 14th Amendment to state action.
The Fair Housing Act, contained in Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits discrimination in the sale, financing or rental of housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Hot Topics
- Affirmative Action
- Civil Rights Enforcement
- Disability
- Education
- Indigenous Peoples
- Religious Freedom
If you have any questions regarding civil rights or if you believe that you or a loved one has been violated in regards to the civil rights, contact one of our civil rights attorneys.
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Facts About Civil Rights
