The Sanders Firm, P.C.: Equal Protection and Burden on Fundamental Rights
At The Sanders Firm, P.C., we handle a range of civil rights cases, including those focusing on equal protection and related to the area of burden on fundamental rights. In cases where there is a burden on fundamental rights asserted, the court must use strict scrutiny in determining if the government is acting in a lawful manner or if it is in some way violating the fundamental rights of an individual. As with other equal protection cases, the Fourteenth Amendment, which states that “nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws,” is an essential benchmark in determining if there has been a violation of one’s rights.
Violation of Your Civil Rights
If your fundamental rights, such as those involving travel amongst states, voting, freedom of speech, etc., are being curtailed by a law and you feel this is in violation of equal protection as described in the Fourteenth Amendment, then you may have a case. It is important to seek help from a civil rights lawyer when dealing with situations that involve a burden on fundamental rights and equal protection, as these cases are very complex. Although the government has the burden of proof, challenging laws in accordance with equal protection is highly involved and requires solid experience in the area of civil rights law and a vast amount of knowledge.