Civil Rights Litigation
/ˈsɪvəl raɪts ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of initiating and conducting lawsuits to enforce or protect civil rights guaranteed by law.
The attorney specialized in civil rights litigation to combat discrimination.
- (n.) Legal proceedings involving claims of violations of constitutional or statutory civil rights.
The organization filed civil rights litigation against the government for unlawful detention.
Forms
- civil rights litigation
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Commentary
Civil rights litigation encompasses a range of claims brought under statutes such as Section 1983 and Title VII; drafters should specify the statutory basis when relevant.
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