Civil Rights Law Author

Maya Ramos-Garcia

Maya Ramos-Garcia is a highly experienced civil rights attorney with expertise in immigration law and voting rights. She has worked with various organizations to advocate for the rights of immigrant communities and has been involved in several high-profile cases.

Credentials

J.D., New York University, M.A. in Latin American Studies

12+ yearsImmigration LawVoting Rights

Assigned posts

Articles by Maya Ramos-Garcia

Why Was the Bill of Rights Adopted? Fear of TyrannyWhat Does Redlining Mean: History, Laws, and EffectsWhat Is the Right to Be Informed and Why It MattersWho Does the Bill of Rights Apply To and Who It Doesn'tHow to File a Civil Rights Complaint: Steps and DeadlinesWhy Were Civil Rights Laws Enacted? From Jim Crow to TodayHow Does the ADA Work for People With Disabilities?The Purpose of the 14th Amendment: Citizenship and RightsWhat Does the 14th Amendment Mean? Rights and ClausesWhat Is the Bill of Rights? The First 10 AmendmentsWhat Does the First Amendment Right to Assemble Mean?What Is the Incorporation Clause in Constitutional Law?Is Affirmative Action Over? What the Law Says NowHow Is the 14th Amendment Relevant Today?What Are Accessibility Standards and Who Must Comply?Does Equal Housing Opportunity Mean Section 8? Not AlwaysCan an Autistic Person Become a Doctor? Laws and RightsWhat Is the Bill of Rights in Simple Terms? All 10 AmendmentsWhy Are Accessible Hotel Rooms Cheaper? ADA Pricing RulesWhat Is the Right to Be Informed? Legal DefinitionWhat Is WCAG: Principles, Conformance Levels, and ADA RulesWhat Are My Human Rights and How to Enforce ThemWhat Did the Civil Rights Act of 1866 Do?What Does the ADA Cover? Protections and Who QualifiesAre Native Americans US Citizens? Tribal and Federal LawDoes No Soliciting Apply to Religious Groups?Is Disparate Impact Illegal? What the Law SaysWhat Is the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and Its Status?What Is Economic Status? Definition and Legal ProtectionsWhen Did Affirmative Action Start and End?