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.
Tigerville is a small unincorporated rural community in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It lies north of Taylors, northeast of Travelers Rest, and northwest of Greer. North Greenville University is a private institution of higher education affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention that is located in Tigerville. The community is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area.