Term
| Who is in the protected class when it comes to discrimination? |
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Definition
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- National origin
- Age
- Disability
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Term
| What is the 5th and 14th amendment of the U.S Constitution? |
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Definition
| Protect against deprivation rights of federal and state employees without due process. |
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Term
| What are the Slaughter-House cases & why were they important? |
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Definition
| In 1869, Louisiana passed legislature creating a law that local butchers said went against the "privilages and immunities" enacted in the 14th amendment. |
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Term
What is the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871? |
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Definition
equal rights to contracting, and rights to sue if deprived of constitutional rights as a result of state action, custom, or conspiracy |
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