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.
Gouldsboro is a small village located in Lehigh Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Parts of Clifton Township, Thornhurst Township, and Covington Township in Lackawanna County are serviced by the Gouldsboro Post Office, and are also often referred to as "Gouldsboro". Gouldsboro is home to the Gouldsboro State Park, and is within the North Pocono School District. Gouldsboro was named for Jay Gould, one of the 10 richest Americans of all time.