Juneteenth is more than a holiday — it’s a call for justice. Learn how Marko Law fights for civil rights and workplace protections in Michigan and beyond.
As we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, it's more than just a historical milestone — it's a call to action.
At Marko Law, we fight for justice every day. And on Juneteenth, we reflect on what that truly means — not just in the past, but in today’s courtrooms, workplaces, and communities.
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and enslaved people were now free. That moment — long overdue — became known as Juneteenth.
It wasn’t until 2021 that Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday, and while we’ve made progress since then, the fight for justice and civil rights continues.
The abolition of slavery was just one step. The legal battles for equal protection, freedom from discrimination, and basic dignity have evolved over generations — and they still show up today in the work we do at Marko Law, including:
When our attorneys stand beside clients facing unlawful treatment, we know we’re carrying forward the same demand that Juneteenth symbolizes: accountability, equity, and freedom.
If you've been:
You’re not just facing unfairness — you may be facing a violation of your civil rights under federal or Michigan law. And just like generations past, your fight deserves to be heard.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1983, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (Michigan) provide powerful tools to hold wrongdoers accountable. At Marko Law, we’ve filed lawsuits and stood before juries on behalf of those whose dignity and safety were violated — because justice delayed is still justice denied.
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“Juneteenth is about freedom. But freedom doesn’t mean much if your rights aren’t protected in real life — in your job, your community, or your daily life. That’s why we do what we do.”
We honor those who came before us by continuing the work. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, injured due to injustice, or mistreated by a powerful institution, you are not alone.
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