What Are Civil Rights?
Civil rights are aimed at providing equal opportunity and treatment to all citizens. Under U.S. law, your civil rights include the right to freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, the right to vote, the right to petition the government, the right to refuse a search, and equal protection.
You are also protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and several other laws from unlawful discrimination for race, disability, gender, or religion. If you believe any of your civil rights were violated, you have the right to file a lawsuit. One of the Eau Claire civil rights attorneys at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP can help you get started.