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.
Landenberg, Pennsylvania is located in southern Chester County and is bordered by the states of Delaware and Maryland. It is, essentially, a post office address that covers parts of New Garden, London Britain and Franklin Townships. The White Clay Creek dissects Landenberg. Landenberg falls into two school districts: Avon Grove and Kennett Consolidated. There are several historical areas in Landenberg, including the Landenberg Village (store, church, apartments, hotel) and the Ticking Tomb along with the bridge in New Garden Township. Landenberg is the home of Paradocx Vineyard Wines, in the heart of the southern Chester County wine region. Landenberg Today Magazine covers the area. Formerly part of the range of the Lenape tribe, the White Clay Creek runs through the village eventually entering the nearby White Clay Creek Preserve.