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So, what are my civil rights?

The U.S. Constitution guarantees every American a number of civil rights, including the following:

  • Freedom of religion
  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of the press
  • Freedom of association and assembly
  • Freedom of protest
  • Right to privacy and against unreasonable search and seizure
  • Right to due process and fair treatment
  • Right to an attorney
  • Right to equal protection under the law (i.e., right to freedom from discrimination)

Most civil-rights laws in America are based on these constitutionally established and
federally enforced rights.

On a state level, the Ohio Constitution and Ohio Revised Code solidify these rights and expand upon them, supporting the underlying concepts and strengthening and enforcing the protections offered.


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