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.
North Richland Hills is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 55,635 at the 2000 census but estimated to be 65,078 in 2006. In 2006, North Richland Hills was selected as the one of the "Top 100 Best Places to live in America" according to Money magazine. North Richland Hills is also third largest city in Tarrant County with more than 65,750 residents.