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.
Hayward (formerly, Haywards, Haywards Station, and Haywood) is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County. Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and is located on the Bay's eastern shore, sandwiched between San Leandro and Union City, at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo Bridge. The estimated population in 2010 was 151,300. Hayward will have a population of 171,800 by 2030 and bring in approximately 98,000 jobs new jobs. The former suburbs of Mt. Eden and Schafer Park have been incorporated into Hayward.