Questions + Answers About Civil Rights

Lawyers helped those who were being denied constitutional rights seek justice and uphold their guaranteed rights under the federal constitution. Unfortunately, during the civil rights movement, few lawyers were willing to stand up and fight for the rights of the oppressed.
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As a civil rights attorney, we specialize in the protection of people's civil liberties and civil rights. We aim to change the world one civil rights case at a time.
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Civil rights law attempts to provide equal and full protection for those who have traditionally suffered discrimination based on certain group characteristics.
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The state and federal laws provide all citizens protection against retaliation for asserting their civil rights. This means that if you file a civil rights claim against your employer for workplace discrimination, they are barred by law from taking retaliatory action against you.
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In Wisconsin, the legal timeframe to initiate most civil rights cases is limited to three years from when the cause of action arises. Federal Courts are directed to follow the most analogous state statute of limitations pertaining to injuries to the rights of a person. As civil rights cases include various types of cases, you will need to consult with an attorney to determine the statute of limitations that applies to your case.
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It can often be challenging to determine if you have solid legal grounds for a civil rights case. It often requires careful examination of the circumstances and facts surrounding the incident.
If you believe your civil rights have been violated, you should document the incident in detail, notify the violation to the relevant authorities, and seek legal advice from an experienced civil rights attorney. The attorney can assess your case and determine if you have a valid civil rights lawsuit. In some cases, you might have other legal options to fight for your rights.
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The statute of limitations is a time limit established by the laws of Wisconsin, and it determines how long you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations varies depending on the details of your civil rights violation, so we recommend you pursue your case immediately.
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While prisoners and individuals in group homes may forfeit some rights (privacy, private property, etc.) they do retain the following rights:

- The right to humane facilities and conditions
- The right to be free from sexual crimes
- The right to be free from racial segregation
- The right to express condition complaints
- The right to assert their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act
- The right to medical care and attention as needed
- The right to appropriate mental health care
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Immunity is a legal doctrine that shields government employees from being liable for civil right violations — like the right to be free from excessive police force — for money damages under federal law so long as the officials did not violate “clearly established” law. Immunity can make it hard to bring cases against certain individuals, namely police officers, prison officials and school officials.
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Civil rights are not the same as civil liberties. The concept of civil rights has traditionally dealt with the right to be free from unfair and unequal treatment based on protected characteristics. Civil liberties are broader and guaranteed by the Constitution or other federal laws. These include the rights to free speech, privacy and voting.
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While it’s difficult to sue an individual for violating your civil rights, you can sue their employer if it’s a governmental organization. Examples of governmental organizations include schools, police departments, correctional facilities, city/state governments and more.
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