A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, and assembly; the right to vote; freedom from involuntary servitude; and the right to equality in public places.Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class.xamples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, and assembly; the right to vote; freedom from involuntary servitude; and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class.
CBS News October 22, 2013, 12:10 PM. (CBS News) Maine became the first state this October to legalize buying prescription drugs from abroad. It's not uncommon for Americans to cross the Canadian border for cheaper medicine, but while the Food and Drug Administration would often turn a blind eye, it remained illegal -- until now.
In four states, Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon, the sale and possession of marijuana is legal for both medical and recreational use; and Washington DC has legalized personal use but not commercial sale.nder federal law, it is illegal to possess, use, buy, sell, or cultivate marijuana, since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, claiming it has a high potential for abuse and has no acceptable medical use.