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Civil Rights

Civil rights guarantee people the right to be treated fairly regardless of their gender, national origin, race, age, sexual orientation or religion. These rights provide the basic outline in laws of the United States and many other countries.

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Is it a civil rights violation for an officer to stop a person on foot that has done nothing wrong?

It depends on the circumstances in which the officer stopped you. In order for an officer to legally "detain" someone, they must have witnessed you commit a crime, attempting to commit a crime, or have knowledge that you were involved in a crime. If neither of those are met, then an encounter with law enforcement is considered voluntary and you may end it by simply asking the officer "Am I being detained or am I free to go?".

If none of those requirements were met and the officer detained you, you may have had your rights violated. It's recommended to file a complaint with your local police departments internal affairs bureau.

Had you been arrested from this stop and it's later found out you were illegally detained, then you may have a cause of action known as a "1983". It refers to the United States Code pertaining to civil rights.

Can protesters use the sidewalk of a shopping mall to protest if the sidewalk provides public access around the privately owned property of the shopping mall?

Yes. You're on public property and therefore not trespassing. In addition, while protesting you are exercising your rights under the first amendment and that's protected by the Constitution. Cops will probably still try to bother with you (ESP. If its an Occupy protest), though, so be prepared. Get a legal observer to attend the protest in case the police show. Also, remember that they CANNOT search you without consent and you are not required to give them any information, including your name.

Why do some people insist that African American people are less intelligent because of their skin color?

African Americans have an impossible history to deal with. In the beginning, in order to enslave other humans, the more powerful white landowners had to convince themselves that they were a superior race and for that reason they had the right to make the less developed, less powerful people work for them. An interesting factor in this process is that they made it against the law to educate slaves! They knew that education led to power. Slaves could not form normal family units- their children were sold and any white man could rape a slave without any recourse. The slavers held fast to this notion of their superiority so desperately that it soon became "fact" in their minds. It became an organic part of the mindset of many people who believe they are superior to this day.

Can a supervisor thump or flick an employee in the head?

Legally speaking, no. Unwanted touching of a person or persons property is defined as assault.

However, it would appear that such an action would be deemed by the courts as an act of playfulness.

In order to have broken the law you must meet the two legal definitions, which are:

Mens rea - or guilty mind. You must be competent to understand your actions.

Actus reus - or guilty act. You must of knowingly understood that your actions were illegal.

Answer

No. Your supervisor has no right to touch you during work hours and you must make it clear that the contact is unwelcome. If it continues you must report it to your supervisors superiors. No employee should live in dread of their supervisor thumping or flicking them on the head while they are at work. That action is completely out of bounds, creates a hostile work environment for you and constitutes a form of harassment and bullying.

Civil rights are defined as?

Constitutional guarantees to protect people from unfair treatment by government or other people. [Novanet]


Can you press charges against your sister for stealing your clothes?

Private individuals cannot file or "press" criminal charges.

You can report the theft to the police. The police and the prosecuting attorney will then determine whether or not to file criminal charges, depending on the circumstances of the theft.

Added: Realistic answer - Law enforcement will consider this a civil case (i.e.: an inter-family situation) and will not, and cannot, take action.

What is Philip Randolph famous for?

Philip Randolph was a prominent twentieth-century African-American civil rights leader and the founder of both the March on Washington Movement and the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, a landmark for labor and particularly for African-American labor organizing.

Eisenhower's basic feelings towards civil rights?

Eisenhower was a product of his time and its attitudes regarding race. He was also aware of the discrimination and segregation that African Americans faced daily, and he viewed this racism as a most unfortunate and damaging aspect of our democratic society. In evaluating Eisenhower's responses to civil rights questions, his actions speak louder than words. Many of his actions are consistent with his belief that federal institutions must be at the forefront of upholding the ideal of racial equality. As a result, he was able to achieve more toward making equal treatment a civil right for minority Americans than any of his presidential predecessors since Reconstruction.

Who did the NAACP hire for a US Supreme Court case?

You may be asking who argued Brown v. Board of Education,(1954) before the US Supreme Court. The lead counsel for the Petitioner (Brown, et al.) was Thurgood Marshall, who later became the first African-American to serve on the Court.

Attorney Charles Hamilton Houston, former Dean of Howard University Law School, hired Marshall to work with the NAACP. Thurgood Marshall later became a founder of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, an independent, but related, arm of the national organization responsible for much of the legal battle for African-Americans' civil rights.

The NAACP and the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund brought many cases to the US Supreme Court under the leadership of prominent African-American attorneys. Thurgood Marshall was, perhaps, the best remembered by history, but was by no means the only lawyer working for civil rights, nor was Brown the only case the NAACP sponsored.

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What were the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

The Act banned discrimination in employment and public accommodations on the basis of race, skin color, religion, and previous condition (servitude).

How do you get rid of slanderous blogs about you?

The best you could hope for is to sue under any available slander laws and have a court issue an order for the deleting/removal of the blog. If they award sufficient damages it may be enough motivation for the blog author to not repeat the slander. Note that you have to meet the legal requirements to prove slander before you can win such a case. Occasionally you may be lucky enough that the web service hosting the blog will take it down for you if you contact them and complain, but that's the exception.

What are your rights if padlocked bike stolen from your workplace after being told to put it in a certain place?

The fact you were told to put it in a particular spot doesn't make the workplace responsible for the loss of your bike. Let's look at another way. If you parked your bike in front of a store and it is stolen the store is not responsible for the loss of your bike. There are many factors involved that may have allowed the person to steal the bike. It is possible your lock was faulty, not locked correctly, not locked to a solid object or one that can't be moved, the chain wasn't enough to stop it from being cut, or any other factor. To prove your workplace at fault would take proving that all of the above was in place and correct. Since you work there you also have to consider the factor that it could cause problems for future employment with the company. Count it as a learning experience and move on.

How do you apply a corrigendum to a power of attorney when the attorneys to whom the POA was given have retired?

All the definitions for corrigendum refer to corrections to a document or printed material. That does not seem to be the appropriate term for your situation.

The following is general information. If the attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney has retired and can no longer serve in that office, the POA should be revoked and a new POA must be executed. A copy of the revocation should be given to any facility where the POA had been used in the past.

Can you divorce your husband whom has been in prision for five years without any problems?

You need to consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction or visit the family court and ask to speak with an advocate. The laws are different in different jurisdictions.

How did tsarist Russia contribute to its own downfall?

The Czarist leaders, much like the Aristocratic society of France, was disliked because they were known for excessive spending of government funds and unfair ruling. The end of the Czars happened with the execution of the Romanov Family in 1918 by the Bolshevik party.

Is it illegal to sell new goods that you've purchased from a retailer for a higher price on eBay?

It's not illegal, no, but it's also not a strong business plan. If you could find the items for cheaper before trying to resell them, your potential customers can do the same.

How can a police officer convicted of federal civil rights violations get their civil rights restored to legally possess a handgun in the US Virgin Islands?

If it is a felony conviction, I believe it would require a federal pardon to reinstate the officer's right to possess a handgun. I cannot envision a situation in which this would be justified.

Do your Miranda rights have to be given verbally?

No. Technically they don't have to be given at all. Law enforcement agencies do it just so that no one can possibly say "I didn't know"; they're arguably so ubiquitous in mass media that even people in other countries could be reasonably expected to already know them.

Civil rights to a speedy trial?

What I believe you are looking for is the speedy trial act of 1974. See the link for details.

States have additional requirements, for example Pennsylvania has rule 1100.

Basically this states that in a criminal case, you can be jailed for 6 months before having a hearing, or if not in jail, 1 year before the charges must be dropped. However there are many times when time doesn't count, like when waiting on a judge to make a decision on a motion, or if they schedule a hearing and you don't show up.

Is it possible to do a frontflip without jumping?

yes. But I would not recommend it if you do not have acrobatic or tumbling training .

Where can you buy value right bra wpl?

It's been discontinued. I've been looking for them also. Can't find them anywhere.

My wife bought Value Right bras in JC Penney a few years ago. Like others, she was pleased with their fit and life span.

Penney now sells the same bra under the name "Underscore" unlined underwire bra.

The Penney item number is 128-1324-0224.

There seems to be various styles of bras under the "Underscore" brand.

Put side by side the bras are exactly the same, right down to the lace pattern.

$18 each, tho we hit a sale, buy one, get one half off, plus a save $10 coupon. She (I) bought 4 bras for $41 and change.

If car breaks down with in 1 week are you liable to get your money back from car lot?

It is a possibility. You would think a reputable car lot would want to make things right - BUT there are several considerations: what did your paperwork say about the condition of the car when you purchased it? Was the reason your car broke down caused by something that they claimed had been inspected and found to be OK? I am assuming this a used car or you would be under new car warranty. Used car lots work under what they call a "tail light warranty". That means when you drive it off the lot, they are no longer responsible. A lot of things can go wrong with a used car that are not predictable. But if you were intentionally mislead, you need to get a certified mechanic's diagnosis and take it back to the lot and see what you can get done. They may be willing to fix the problem, trade you out to another car or just turn their back on you. If you are prepared to do battle, gather some support. Check with the BBB to see if the lot has had complaints before, etc. Contact your local TV station consumer affairs person and see if they are willing to help you (with the power of the "press"). I hope you don't have to learn a lesson the hard way. But if you bought a clunker, you own a clunker. Next time look for lots that offer some kind of warranty or guarantee. Also, take the car to a diagnostic center or reputable mechanic and have the car gone over before you buy it. Hope you can work it out.