Civil Rights in the US - a short history and what our rights are

Civil rights are the legal protections that ensure people can live with dignity, participate in society, and receive equal treatment under the law. In the U.S., the Fourteenth Amendment primarily protects civil rights by guaranteeing equal protection under the law and due process for all persons. Other foundations include the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause and specific voting-rights amendments, backed by federal laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964.