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Civil Rights
Civil rights laws seek to ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment under the law, and that no one suffers discrimination in certain settings based on legally-protected characteristics. The articles that attorneys have submitted for this section of the Knowledge base will help you understand the different civil rights laws and how to identify if your civil rights have been violated.
Recent Civil Rights Articles
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Supreme Court: Warrant Required in GPS-tracking Case
Provided by Maryland Criminal Lawyer
In late January, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled to restrict law enforcement’s ability to use GPS tracking devices to follow the whereabouts of those suspected of crimes. Read More » -
Apple Employees Accused of Racial Profiling in New York
Provided by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
A lawsuit accuses Apple of racial discrimination after employees of an Upper West side store allegedly told two black men they were unwelcome there. Read More » -
Qui Tam Actions: Federal Whistleblower Cases Can Provide Major Rewards
Provided by Begelman, Orlow & Melletz Attorneys at Law
Individual whistleblowers who provide information that implicates a company for defrauding the federal government can be eligible for major financial rewards. Read More » -
Holding Officers Accountable
Provided by The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny
Whether they have mistakenly arrested you, improperly charged you with a crime or used inappropriate amounts of physical force, police officers need to be held responsible for their actions when they cross the line. Read More » -
Same-Sex Sexual Harassment Is on the Rise
Provided by Navarette Law Firm
Across the country more and more men are coming forward with claims that they have been harassed, often times by other men. Read More »
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