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.
Manchaca is a small unincorporated community in Travis County, Texas, United States. Located 10 miles (16 km) southwest of downtown Austin, Manchaca's heart contains Menchaca Elementary school, many privately owned businesses, and the Manchaca Firehall. The firehall is a popular local restaurant and meeting place and is also in front of the Manchaca Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) Station 1. Youth can play Little League and PONY league baseball at the Manchaca Youth Optimist Club, with baseball facilities just west of the town, near the Marbridge Ranch home for the mentally disabled.