Your Civil Rights

Protect Your Civil Rights

When most people think of their own civil rights or human rights, the rights granted by the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights come to mind. While these civil rights were set down more than 200 years ago, they may still be violated today. If your civil rights have been violated by police misconduct or an employer, contact Loevy & Loevy today for a free initial consultation.

Civil rights limit the power of the government and its officials and offer protection to all citizens. At Loevy & Loevy, our civil rights lawyers are dedicated to helping people secure damages if their civil rights have been violated, as is the case in illegal search and seizure, unlawful arrests, wrongful convictions and retaliation and whistleblower cases. Our law practice focuses on seeking damages for violations of civil rights granted under federal statutes and Illinois state laws.

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and provides protection against retaliation, especially in cases of whistleblower law violations for speaking out about matters of public concern.

THE FOURTH AMENDMENT

"The right of the people to be secure ... against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause..."

This amendment protects citizens against illegal search and seizure and police brutality, and the lawyers at Loevy & Loevy have been successful in handling these cases of police misconduct. We also successfully pursue damages in cases of unlawful arrest and wrongful criminal conviction, which often point to a violation of the Fifth Amendment's and Fourteenth Amendment's "due process of law" clauses.

OTHER GRANTORS OF CIVIL RIGHTS

According to the Sixth Amendment, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury... and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation..."

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits federal and state governments and employers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. This law is often called upon in cases of employment discrimination or harassment.

Some civil rights are expressly granted under federal law, while others - like the right to privacy - are implied. Take action today to seek damages for violations of your civil and human rights.

Contact Loevy & Loevy today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case with an experienced civil rights attorney.