Protecting Your Rights And Holding Those With Power Accountable
If your employer mistreats you because of your race, gender or other protected characteristic, holding them responsible may depend on documenting your experiences. What evidence might you collect to support your case? 5 ways to support your case Discrimination can...
Last year New Mexico lawmakers passed a law intended to help protect the civil rights of its people. The New Mexico Civil Rights Act achieved a number of goals including removing qualified immunity for police officers and other public officials so civilians can hold...
For many, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) represented a groundbreaking move toward transparency and open access to previously protected material. Outside of certain restrictions and exclusions, individuals could now request data previously protected by...
Of all of the rights that the United States Constitution grants to us, the right to due process is one of the most important. It guarantees that we will not have limitations on our freedom without the ability to prepare and present a defense to the limitations. But do...
The United States Constitution provides us with many rights that protect us in a variety of situations throughout our lives. One of the most important right that the Constitution grants us is the right to due process. This right protects us from judicial overreach, as...
The United States Constitution provides us with many essential rights that protect us from abuse from the government – including from police officers. However, it’s important for you to become familiar with the extent of your rights, so that you can recognize when the...