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Discrimination
Discrimination in the context of civil rights refers to the unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on protected characteristics. Not every instance of unfair treatment will violate state or federal civil rights laws, however. The articles that attorneys have contributed to this section of the KnowledgeBase outline the legal issues surrounding discrimination, and will help you to know if you have been a victim of unlawful discrimination.
Discrimination Articles
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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 » -
The New York Police Department starts using iris scans on suspects
Provided by The Perecman Firm
The New York Police Department is now using machines to photograph and scan the irises of prisoners as they pass through New York Central Booking. Read More » -
Police Misconduct Forces Division between Police Departments and Communities They Serve
Provided by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
Public confidence, particularly in minority neighborhoods, is diminished greatly by incidents of police misconduct. In some communities, residents feel they need someone to help protect them from the police rather than the other way around. 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 » -
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 » -
Bronx Student Spends 40 Hours in Jail for a Crime His Friend Confessed To Committing
Provided by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
A student at Borough of Manhattan Community College remained locked up even after the guilty person showed up to confess, a lawsuit charges. Read More » -
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 » -
High Number of Stop and Frisks may Signal NY Civil Rights Violations
Provided by Perecman & Fanning PLLC
Stop and frisks in certain areas of New York heavily populated by African-Americans and Latinos result in a higher quantity of criminal charges and violations. Read More » -
New York Police Department Denies Quotas, but New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer Convinced They Exist.
Provided by The Perecman Firm
A Brooklyn jury recently ruled that New York Police Department quotas are real, and they definitely motivate and affect NYPD officers' arrests. Read More » -
New York Nightlife “King” Accused of Sexual Harassment
Provided by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
Four female employees working for Mark Birnbaum have accused him of sexual harassment. Read More »
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