Civil Rights
Long before the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century, a group of kidnapped African natives bound for the Cuban slave trade revolted aboard their ship, Amistad. Attempting to sail back to Africa, the men were captured off Long Island and taken to New Haven. What followed was a complicated trail through federal courts beginning in Connecticut debating the issues of human rights versus property rights. The question of slavery was yet to be decided by a civil war, and the bulk of civil rights legislation would not become a reality for over 100 years. (CT Legal History, Law Library)
Civil Rights Attorneys in CT
In the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, Racial segregation was made illegal here in the United States. It also made way for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to ensure that fair employment practices were established. Not only was The Civil Rights Act monumental for race relations here in the United States, but made sure that no one would be discriminated against based on their sex, color, age, nation of origin or religion.
The United States Constitution reflects our values – the power of the government is limited and the protection of individual freedom and liberty is rooted in our heritage. When any one of us is denied the rights he or she is afforded by the Constitution or by state or federal laws, we all suffer.
Civil Rights Attorneys in Connecticut and other states are committed to protecting the rights of individuals who have been affected by the misconduct of the government and its agents and institutions.
Civil Rights
Connecticut has a long and storied history of defending civil rights cases and a group of lawyers that have championed those facing discrimination for over 250 years.
Civil Rights have been a major focus of life in the United States since the country was founded. Founding fathers believed that all men are created equal and have a series of rights that have been fought for since our founding.
Civil rights cases can be difficult legal actions to take. Proving that discrimination did in fact take place, is often based on circumstantial evidence as many employers and people of power are to savvy to make a blatant discriminatory statement or take an action that would provide direct evidence against them.
Civil rights cases are complex and demand skill and expertise of a civil rights attorney to be successful. A civil rights attorney should be very familiar with civil rights legislation and have the knowledge and resources to successfully defend cases.
Civil Rights Case Examples
Discrimination in Employment
Discrimination in Housing
Discrimination in Public/Services
Filing Discrimination Complaints
CT Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities
The mission of the CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within Connecticut through advocacy and education.
