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.
Dennis is an unincorporated community in Parker County, Texas, United States. Its elevation is 728 feet (222 m). Although Dennis is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 76439. N. M. Dennis, a local judge, founded the community at the spot of a bridge across the Brazos River in 1892. The community's post office was opened in 1895. Today, FM 1543 passes through the community. As of the 2000 census the town has 90 residents. The town includes a post office, a volunteer fire station,, Dennis First Baptist Church, and Sugar Tree Golf Course,. The town is served by Brock ISD, . There have been many attempts over the years to open a market in the town, but they have all failed for various reasons.