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What Does a Civil Right Lawyer Do?

A civil rights lawyer acts as an advocate for individuals whose rights have been violated, whether they are U.S. citizens or immigrants living in the country. They are experts in the liberties that are granted to individuals in our Constitution, and they can be involved in civil and criminal trials.

Some examples of civil rights violations include:

• Discrimination in the workplace

• Police brutality

• Wage violations

• The use of excessive force

• Sexual assault

• Hate crimes

• Violations of labor rights

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Violations in seizures and searches

• Human trafficking

• Whistleblower cases

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