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.
Buchanan is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Tennessee, United States. It is located about 6 miles west of Paris Landing State Park which is located on the Tennessee River on the west bank of Kentucky Lake. Buchanan was originally founded in the 1840s and was named after United States President James Buchanan. As of 2008, the community has a post office, feed mill, a volunteer fire station, two churches, a Masonic hall and several houses. The postal zip code, 38222, includes Paris Landing State Park.