Civil Rights

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.

For assistance with your case, click here to find Civil Rights Attorneys near you or find an attorney in a different state.

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

What is Due Process? ... Basic Rights and Fundamental Fairness
You may hear the phrase “due process” in the media whenever a prominent criminal case is in the news, but where does it come from and what does it really mean? Where is Due Process Found Due process is a constitutional principle that our government must follow before it may take a person’s freedom or property. The 5th Amendment states, “nor shall any person be … more
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

Ten-Year Check-Up: Have Federal Agencies Responded to Civil Rights Recommendations?
This publication evaluates the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Housing and Urban Development, and the Equal Employment … more
Guidance Regarding the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
The use of race as the basis for law enforcement decision-making clearly has a terrible cost, both to the individuals who suffer invidious … more
Federal Protections Against National Origin Discrimination
Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, color, religion, disability, sex, and familial status. Laws … more

Legal Guides

42 USC CHAPTER 21 - CIVIL RIGHTS
This is a publication of the actual text of the Civil Rights laws under 42 USC CHAPTER 21, Title … more
A Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This online publication from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, explains the … more
Addressing Police Misconduct
This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, outlines the laws … more
Questions and Answers on Race Discrimination at School
This online publication, from the U.S. Department of Education, Civil Rights Division, answers … more