Protecting Individual Freedoms

Civil liberties are basic freedoms, such as speech and religion, protected by the Bill of Rights. Civil rights ensure fair treatment and protection from discrimination.

Key Amendments

• First Amendment: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
• Fourteenth Amendment: Guarantees equal protection under the law.

Supreme Court’s Role

The Supreme Court interprets these rights, sometimes expanding or limiting them. Landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education outlawed segregation, while Miranda v. Arizona guaranteed rights for the accused.

Modern Challenges

Issues like privacy in the digital age and debates over free expression on social media show that civil liberties and rights are always evolving.

Applying These Rights

Civil rights activism, such as the Civil Rights Movement and current advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, demonstrate how groups fight for equality under the law.