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.
Cherryville is an unincorporated community in Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Cherryville is located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Walnutport, 12.5 miles (20.1 km) north of Allentown and 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of Northampton. It is situated along Pennsylvania Route 248, between the towns of Indianland and Pennsville. The zip code is 18035. Its population was 258 as of the 1990 Census.