Legal articles focusing on Civil Rights Law |
| Civil Rights Basics |
| Civil Rights. You hear about them all the time on the news and in TV shows. Everyone has them - at least everyone in the US, that is. There important - many of them worth dying for, and many people have done just that. Protect what's yours by knowing some off the civil rights basics. |
| Voting Rights Discrimination |
| The 1965 Voting Rights Act protects African Americans and other minorities from voting discrimination. "Language-minorities" are included in these protections. The Act and other laws ensure that every eligible citizen can register and have their votes counted in elections. |
| Criminal Civil Rights Violations |
| Some civil right violations, such as hate crimes and law enforcement misconduct, are federal criminal offenses. Find out about reporting violations and potential compensation for violations.
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| Educational Opportunities Discrimination |
| Have you ever faced discrimination while going to school? You may be legally protected. Students shouldn't have to face discrimination while seeking educational opportunities. There are a variety of federal laws that protect students from discrimination. |
| Housing Discrimination and Accommodation |
| Landlords don't have to rent their residential dwellings to just anybody. There are ways to help them make sure that they get "good" tenants. But, they have to be careful. Discrimination in rental housing violates federal law, as well as the laws of many states, and the consequences can be severe. |