Civil Rights Attorney

/ˈsɪvəl raɪts əˈtɜːrni/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A lawyer specializing in the protection and enforcement of individuals' civil rights under the law.
    The civil rights attorney filed a lawsuit against the discriminatory employer.

Forms

  • civil rights attorney
  • civil rights attorneys

Commentary

Typically focused on cases involving discrimination, voting rights, and equal protection; often works with statutes like the Civil Rights Act.

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