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.
Elk Creek is a unincorporated community in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. Elk Creek is home to a local dragstrip owned by the people who participate in the races held there. They have everything from Junior Dragsters to Top Eliminator. 2006's track champions were; in Top Eliminator Bobby Hash, in Footbrake Jimbo Sells, in DOT Robby Copenhaver, in Junior Dragsters Tyler Hull and Second in Junior Dragsters was Dane Shinault of Carroll County. The population of the ZCTA for Elk Creek's ZIP Code, 24326, was 1,214 at the 2000 census..