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The Sanders Firm, P.C.: Equal Protection from Discriminatory Actions

In New York City, The Sanders Firm, P.C. is the premiere civil rights practice fighting against discriminatory actions in relationship to equal protection as afforded by the Fourteenth Amendment and introduced by the Fifth Amendment. The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which states in part that “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws,” protects us from any type of discriminatory law.

Discrimination by the Government

As outlined in the Fourteenth Amendment, no state may make laws that deprive anyone of “equal protection of the laws” as described in the United States Constitution. Additionally, in conjunction with the Fifth Amendment, the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees equal treatment by the government.

This means that the government may not discriminate against individuals when they are applying to government-sponsored programs, or in hiring and employment practices. Any singling out and discrimination due to race, religion, gender, alienage, ethnicity or any other such classification is a violation of civil rights.

You Are Protected

If you believe you have suffered from discriminatory actions by the local, state or federal government, you need to protect your rights and liberty. Discriminatory actions may be related to application procedures, including questions asked in interviews, decisions regarding a job, or an application for services; decisions based on race, religion, gender, alienage, ethnicity or any other such classification is discriminatory.

Contact Us

At The Sanders Firm, P.C. in New York City, we understand that discriminatory actions may or may not be overt. If you believe you have been the victim of discriminatory actions by the government or an official of the government in relationship to equal protection of the laws, call us. We will discuss your situation and help you determine if you have a case. We will be your voice for justice when you are the victim of discriminatory actions.