Understanding Rights

Effective advocacy requires a basic understanding of rights. Here are some links to helpful background information and case law:

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• What is a fundamental right?

• Privacy rights, legitimate interests vs. fundamental rights in Does v. Oregon (1999)

• What's the difference between Civil Rights and Human Rights?

• The Bill of Rights explained

• Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974

• State government powers explained

• What is "equal protection?" Does equal always mean identical? 

• What's the difference between substantive and procedural law/rights?

• Prospective vs. retrospective amendments in relation to substantive and procedural rights