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.
Stambaugh is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States. Stambaugh's post office was established on February 28, 1905, with Bessie L. Stambaugh as the first postmaster. The community was named after the descendants of Samuel and Philip Stambaugh, who were two of the area's first settlers. Its ZIP Code is 41257. Stambaugh is located at an elevation of 830 feet (253 m).