A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, and assembly; the right to vote; freedom from involuntary servitude; and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class. Statutes have been enacted to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, previous condition of servitude, physical limitation, national origin, and in some instances sexual preference. Civil rights attorneys handle cases involving the rights of individuals to be free from unequal treatment (or discrimination) based on legally-protected characteristics such as race, gender, disability, national origin, age, sexual orientation, and religion. Civil rights cases can arise in a number of settings -- including employment, housing, lending, and education.
Grimes (formerly, Grimes Landing) is an unincorporated community in Colusa County, California on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It lies at an elevation of 46 feet. Its zip code is 95950 and its area code is 530. The post office was established in 1883. Grimes is named after Cleaton Grimes, who obtained the townsite land in 1844. In the state legislature Grimes is located in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Sam Aanestad, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa. Federally, Grimes is located in California's 2nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +13 and is represented by Republican Wally Herger.