Deprivation of Civil Rights is the infringement of rights normally granted to citizens of a particular country or state. This includes the right to vote, the right to freedom of assembly and speech, the right to bear arms, the right to due process of law, and the right to equal protection under the law. Deprivation of Civil Rights can be divided into two main categories: direct deprivation and indirect deprivation. Direct Deprivation occurs when a person is denied one or more of their civil rights by a government or other authority. Examples include denial of voting rights, imprisonment without due process of law, denial of the right to bear arms, and denial of the right to equal protection under the law. Indirect Deprivation occurs when a person is denied their civil rights due to discrimination. Examples of indirect deprivation include discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or religion. In the United States, deprivation of civil rights is prohibited by the Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized that deprivation of civil rights is a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, and has ruled that it is illegal for a government or other authority to deny citizens their civil rights.