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.
Glenwood City is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,183 at the 2000 census. Glenwood City is the site of the yearly St. Croix County fair and is known as the "City Of 57 Hills". The city was founded on the banks of Tiffany Creek, a small trout stream. It was once a stop on the Wisconsin Central Railway, but the line to Glenwood City is now abandoned.