Civil Rights Lawyers

If you are a victim of discrimination due to your race, sex, age, religion, ethnicity, physical/mental disability or sexual orientation, you should contact a civil rights lawyer right away. You should also consult with a civil rights lawyer if you are discriminated against for associating with or being part of a certain group of people. A civil rights attorney can help you assert your civil rights by taking action against those who violate them and can also defend those who are wrongly accused of violating civil rights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Does The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 (Title VII) Govern?
Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment including public accommodations, governmental services and education. An employer cannot fail or refuse to hire or refuse to promote, fire anybody … more
Can I vote absentee if I'm in the military?
You can vote absentee in local, state and Federal elections if you are a U.S. citizen 18 years or older and are an active duty member of the Armed Forces, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, … more
What Administrative Body May Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) administers and enforces Title VII. The EEOC has the power to investigate, litigate and resolve unfair employment practices. The EEOC make take … more

Legal Articles

Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self … more
Constitutional Due Process for Enemy Combatants under the Military Commissions Act of 2006
The Constitution protects against unjustified detentions by the federal government through the rights of 'habeas corpus' and 'due process.' However, a federal law passed in 2006 strips the right of habeas corpus, and essentially strips the right of due process, for detainees determined to be foreign enemy combatants held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The law is the Military Commissions … more

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