Minnesota Civil Rights Lawyer
Protection from Discrimination
Laws on the municipal, state, and federal levels guarantee individuals the right to not be discriminated against because of the color of their skin, their race, creed, religion, country of origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, receipt of public assistance or mental or physical disability. The people of the United States are ensured that their physical integrity and safety is preserved and that they have rights when going through procedures within the justice system. For instance, those accused of crimes have rights which include due process, the right to a fair trial, the right to participate in society, the right to vote, the right to assemble and more.
Civil rights are inspired by the Bill of Rights, so that those who violate the rights of an individual can be held accountable. A violation may not be a criminal act, but you deserve to be protected in case you are discriminated against in some way. This protection comes by way of taking legal action against the party who discriminated against you. When found accountable, there are penalties that they must pay. A Minnesota civil rights attorney, from Heimerl & Lammers, should be consulted with if you feel you have been discriminated against in some way.
Were your civil rights violated?
If anyone states that they are acting under Minnesota state law, in order to deprive you of the rights that are guaranteed to you by the U.S. Constitution and federal, state, and municipal laws regarding civil rights, you can sue. We work to assist you to sue any "state actors" who violate your rights. This can include such acts as:
- Police brutality
- Police misconduct
- Excessive force
- False arrest
- Any other act in which discrimination may be a factor
Our firm can pursue legal action against the party responsible for violating your rights in order to seek fair compensation. This may involve representing you in court and pursuing the maximum penalty so that justice will be served in your case.
Don't settle with your rights being violated. Civil rights are in place to protect you and to allow you to take legal action against the parties who violate those rights. You do not have to seek justice on your own. We provide caring, yet aggressive, representation that yields results. We also work on a contingent basis, which means we don't get paid unless you win.
If you feel that your civil rights have been violated and you have been unjustly discriminated against, contact a Minnesota civil rights lawyer from our firm at once.