New York City Civil Rights Law
You have civil rights. Under the United States Constitution, every American citizen is guaranteed certain fundamental civil rights of personal liberty. Among these rights and liberties are the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and to petition the government. The rights further include the right to bear arms, to procedural due process, and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures, and cruel and unusual punishments.
If your civil rights in New York City are violated, you have recourse. A New York City civil rights lawyer at LeBow & Associates, PLLC can seek the justice and fairness that your deserve.
Unfair treatment alone does not necessarily involve a violation of your civil rights and liberties. For instance, it is discrimination only if you are treated unfairly, because you have one of the characteristics protected by the Constitution, such as age, disability, race, religion, or sex. But your civil rights protect a wide swath of freedoms beyond discriminatory behavior.
Some of your civil rights:
Some of your important civil liberties protected by our Constitution include the right to:
- Speak openly
- Assemble freely
- Not be falsely arrested or maliciously prosecuted
- Due process should you be tried in court
- Freedom from excessive bails and fines, and cruel and unusual punishment
- A speedy and public trial
- Equal protection of the laws, regardless of your personal circumstances
- Privacy from unreasonable and unwarranted government intrusion into your home and personal affairs
If you are in need of a New York City civil rights attorney, call LeBow & Associates, PLLC (212) 868-3311 or fill out our online contact form to discuss your case.
