Civil Rights Legal Questions and Answers
Does A Religious Group Have the Right to Post Signs on HUD Supported Building?
Does a resident of a Bible Study Group have equal rights with a non-religious resident group to post signs within a (HUD supported, building owned) sign posting cabinet?
06/10/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Free Speech | State: Michigan | #16921Can I use real names such as a real city, real streets, real public schools, etc.?
I am writing a book. Can I use the name of a real city, real streets, real public schools and real cars (Chevrolet, etc.)?
05/07/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Free Speech | State: Florida | #16602Can a city put a ban on posting signs on a vehicle that is parked?
'Vehicle sign when mounted or placed on any trailer, boat, or motor vehicle that is parked, stored or displayed in a manner to attract the attention of the public for advertising purposes;' How can city enforce this legislation as I thought commercial free speech is protected? It would seem that every commercial vehicle with a business name on it would violate this code and the...
03/18/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Free Speech | State: Arizona | #15685Should Comments Regarding Death of the President Be Reported
While wearing a t-shirt supporting the future president, a stranger at a fundraiser made claims that someone would kill him if he were elected. I tried to ignore him, but he said it again! Is a stupid comment like his his right to free speech or could it be considered a threat? I was ready to turn him in, but didn't know how.
01/12/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Free Speech | State: Texas | #14973How Do I Stop Someone from Spying on Me?
Someone is spying on me. Stop them.
03/23/2010 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: California | #21510Is it Illegal to Install a GPS Device to Spy on a Spouse or Snoop into Spouse's Email?
Can a spouse legally use a GPS device on car? Can a spouse legally 'spy' on the other spouse's online communications? Can information found by any of these means be used in divorce proceedings? Is this an invasion of privacy for any persons who the spouse communicates with?
01/05/2010 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Texas | #20307Is it illegal to install surveillance cameras aimed at neighbor's bedroom window?
Is it illegal install a surveillance camera on a unit and aim it at a bedroom window of a neighboor, roughly 15 to 20 feet away??? What is the Calif. code # and where do I find it???
12/03/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: California | #19892How Do I Defend Aginst My Neighbors Hiding Cameras in My Home?
My neighbors have hidden cameras and speakers planted in my house. How can I defend myself?
11/07/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Pennsylvania | #19514Is it Invasion of Privacy to Photograph a Cemetery?
I take photos of grave sites for others and one cemetery has prohibited photos being taken and says there are privacy laws regarding grave sites and will not allow photos w/o written permission from family members. Is there such a law prohibiting this? The cemetery is open to the public and not gated. I am involved in creating memorials for KIA's from Vietnam and the cemetery...
07/11/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: North Carolina | #17493Can a Credit Union Disclose My Records to Another?
I feel as though my privacy disclosure act has been breeched by our credit union. I need to know what my legal rights are concerning this. Our personal information and copies of our loan payment documents were given to a person without our permission by the Credit Union manager. What are our rights under the law for this act?
06/30/2009 | Category: Civil Rights » Privacy | State: Georgia | #17271