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If you have been victimized by discrimination, harassment, or another civil rights violation, you need the assistance of an experienced civil rights attorney. The National Personal Injury Law Office is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families from civil rights violations. Whether you were a victim of discrimination, sexual harassment, or another violation of your civil rights, our attorneys are prepared and experienced in handling complex litigation related to civil rights.

Civil Rights - An Overview

"Civil rights" is a term used broadly in the news, the workplace, the government and even everyday conversation. Most United States citizens and residents probably know that they have civil rights, but knowing exactly what those rights are is not necessarily intuitive. If you suspect that your civil rights have been violated, contact an attorney to discuss your situation.

The Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the Constitution) are key documents in our history of civil rights. The Constitution and its amendments recognize and guarantee many of our civil rights. The most famous civil rights, perhaps, are the freedoms preserved by the First Amendment:

• Freedom of Religion
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of the Press

These fundamental rights provided many of the principles that guided the Founding Fathers in creating our modern federal government.

There are many other civil rights reserved by the people. These include the right to vote under the Constitution's 15th, 19th and 24th Amendments and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government under the Fourth Amendment.

Perhaps the most hotly discussed freedoms we have today fall under the category of the right to privacy. The Constitution does not explicitly guarantee a right to privacy, but the Supreme Court has determined that it is implicit in the document.

Civil rights encompass much more than racial and gender equality. The people have preserved their rights in ways that touch the daily life of everybody in the United States. Civil rights allow the citizens of the United States to think and believe and act without fear of oppression from the government. If you have questions regarding your civil rights, contact an attorney for legal guidance.