Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nationwide
In the United States, civil rights are protections afforded all individuals regardless of gender, race, age, religion, national origin, physical ability or sexual orientation and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, specific amendments of the Constitution, and other federal and state statutes.
The Philadelphia civil rights attorneys at Golomb & Honik proudly stand up for those whose civil rights have been violated, and we have successfully recovered financial compensation and achieved a sense of justice for victims of civil rights infractions from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and across the country.
What are Civil Rights?
Civil rights are the basic benefits all members of a democratic society enjoy, including equal access to public facilities, housing, schools, recreation and transportation. Civil rights include the right to due process, the right to vote, and the right to fair and equal treatment by law enforcement and the courts.
Civil rights also encompass civil liberties such as the freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press. Civil rights law can be applied to a broad range of circumstances and settings.
Examples of Civil Rights Violations
While many civil rights lawsuits are related to violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and various forms of discrimination, other examples of civil rights infractions include:
- Denial of access to reproductive health services
- Hate crimes
- Illegal search and seizure
- Invasion of privacy
- Racial profiling
- Wrongful detainment
The civil rights attorneys at Golomb & Honik understand that everyone has the right to be free of harm, discrimination and unreasonable invasion. We aggressively fight to protect the rights and dignity of those whose civil rights have been violated.
If you believe your civil rights have been infringed upon, please contact the Philadelphia civil rights attorneys at Golomb & Honik for a free case evaluation. We welcome prospective clients from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and nationwide.
