Protecting Your Rights And Holding Those With Power Accountable
Everyone in America has rights -- even those serving a prison sentence. Yet some corrections facilities in New Mexico consistently violate inmate rights in defiance of the U.S. Constitution. Government and prison officials have a duty to uphold the human rights of...
The U.S. is very much a cultural melting pot, with people of all backgrounds and creeds contributing to the country. This includes individuals with different religious beliefs. The right to religious freedom is enshrined into the very fabric of the nation. It’s a...
Civil liberties are rights enshrined in the United States Constitution to protect your freedoms and help ensure a just and fair society. As someone new to the concept of civil liberties, you may want to learn about some of them: Your First Amendment rights The First...
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects your right to protest. You are entitled to peacefully protest on any issue. You can assemble in public spaces, sidewalks, streets and parks to make a stand for the causes in which you believe. Nonetheless, under...
U.S. citizens have many constitutional rights. The First Amendment, for example, protects people’s freedom of speech, press and religion. The Fifth Amendment protects people from making self-incriminating comments that may be used against them. An important...
It is unclear how many people pass away while in police custody every year. A recent report from NPR has even gone so far as to call both this reality and the lack of accurate, publicly-accessible information associated with it a crisis in the United States. The...
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a very important federal law. FOIA allows journalists and members of the public the right to request certain records, such as investigation reports. The goal of FOIA is appropriate accountability and transparency for federal...
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution holds a special place in the hearts and minds of citizens. A core tenet of American democracy, this amendment protects foundational freedoms that many consider essential for a free and open society. As an integral part of...
As a U.S. citizen, you are guaranteed “inalienable rights” by the Constitution. Unfortunately, there are times when people in authority positions overstep these boundaries. If you find yourself in this situation, you have legal rights. Civil rights violations are...
Individuals convicted of criminal activity may face a prison sentence to pay their debt to society. Ideally, incarceration removes suspects from opportunities to harm others and deters future unlawful acts. You might argue a need for reform within the criminal justice...