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.
Cedarburg is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States with Cedar Creek running through it. The population was 10,908 at the 2000 census. The city is bordered by the Village of Grafton to the east and the Town of Cedarburg elsewhere. Cedarburg is a suburban community about 20 miles (32 km) north of Milwaukee and near the shores of Lake Michigan. The town is noted for its historical allure and prides itself on preserving more than 230 century-old stone and brick buildings. The community has many parks and the general consensus is to preserve green space, even in the downtown area. The city's chief economic activity is tourism.