Civil rights
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001000
The personal liberties and freedoms guaranteed to individuals by a government, protecting them from discrimination or arbitrary interference. These rights are typically enshrined in a nation's constitution or statutes. In the United States, they include freedom of speech, the right to vote, and equal protection under the law.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001000 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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