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.
Kirkwood is a farming town located in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, in the Lancaster Metro area, in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, near the Chester County border. The zip code is 17536. The latitude of Kirkwood is 39.856N. The longitude is -76.077W. Elevation is 518 feet. The post office in Kirkwood was established in 1856. Kirkwood is home to the trucking company Lester M Prange Inc. Its office is located at 380 Maple Shade Road here.