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Category Archives: Civil Rights Law
New York State Anti-Bullying Legislative Initiatives
Bullying can occur in many forms such as: intimidating a person to force them to do things against their will or even mocking a person for their weaknesses or defects or deformities. Bullying can occur in many social settings but, a...
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964
It was enacted to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans to fully participate in elections and vote, an area where Blacks rights were consistently interfered with. Initially, the act lacked enforcement capability; however, Congress...
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Filing a Discrimination Complaint
Under Federal, State and some local laws, it is illegal to discriminate against an individual for their: • Ethnicity • Skin color, or related facial features • Country of origin • Age • Sex • Religious beliefs • Political...
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The Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted citizenship and the same rights enjoyed by White citizens to all male citizens in the United States “without distinction of race or color or previous condition of slavery or involuntary servitude.” This...
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The First Amendment
The right to free speech is the political right of an individual to express and communicate his or her opinions or views without fear of persecution. The First Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, grants individuals this right. It is...
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Filing a Discrimination Complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and...
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a government agency that oversees home mortgage lending practices. This department’s main objective is to make ensure that all citizens have access to affordable...
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